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A Syro-Hittite Terracotta Figure of a Bull, Late Bronze Age, ca. early 2nd millennium BCE

Prix de vente750 USD

Cet article est admissible à la livraison gratuite aux États-Unis et à des frais fixes de 75 $ pour l'expédition internationale.

A 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.

Bulls 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. 

Medium: Terracotta

Dimensions: Height: 3 1/4 inches (8 cm), Length: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Condition: Ancient wear, overall intact and in good condition.

Provenance: David F. Hoff, TX (1948 - 2021) private collection, acquired between 1993 - 1997 and then by descent.

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A Syro-Hittite Terracotta Figure of a Bull, Late Bronze Age, ca. early 2nd millennium BCE
A Syro-Hittite Terracotta Figure of a Bull, Late Bronze Age, ca. early 2nd millennium BCE Prix de vente750 USD

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