Northern Syrian Sculpture Of A Bull, 2700 BCE - 2300 BCE
Terracotta
10.8 x 17.8 cm
4 1/4 x 7 1/8 in
4 1/4 x 7 1/8 in
PF.0130
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Since the dawn of civilization, since man first began to paint on the wall of caves, the bull has been a symbol of godly strength and power. This splendid rendering...
Since the dawn of civilization, since man first began to paint on the wall of caves, the bull has been a symbol of godly strength and power. This splendid rendering captures the proud essence of the animal: alert, muscular, a little dangerous even in repose. With holes for long-vanished wheels, this piece would have been a votive from some ancient individual who sought to attract the attention of the gods with the most pleasing gift possible.
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