{"product_id":"mt2221b","title":"A Syro-Hittite Terracotta Figure of a Bull, Late Bronze Age, ca. early 2nd millennium BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming terracotta figure of a bull, hand-modeled in fine, pale buff clay, standing on four short, tapering legs. The animal is distinguished by its elongated neck, raised head, rounded horns, and carefully modeled muzzle, with the nostrils and mouth indicated by simple incisions. The compact body and simplified anatomical features reflect the stylized approach characteristic of small animal figurines produced throughout ancient Syria and Anatolia during the Bronze Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulls held considerable symbolic importance in the ancient Near East, representing strength, fertility, and agricultural prosperity. They were also associated with powerful storm deities, including the Syrian god Hadad and the Anatolian weather god. Small terracotta animal figures of this type are found in both domestic and religious contexts and have been interpreted as children's toys, votive offerings, or objects associated with household ritual. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Terracotta \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 3 1\/4 inches (8 cm), Length: 4 1\/4 inches (10.8 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Ancient wear, overall intact and in good condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e David F. Hoff, TX (1948 - 2021) private collection, acquired between 1993 - 1997 and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iGavel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58849878311215,"sku":"MT2221b","price":688.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/e3bcaefb0e110a89025d8e35c89bcd77.jpg?v=1794531260","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/en-it\/products\/mt2221b","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}