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LOT 0244
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
ELAMITE BRONZE BULL STATUETTE
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/8 in. (215 grams, 10.5 cm).
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/8 in. (215 grams, 10.5 cm).
Modelled in the round as a zebu standing on all four legs with dewlap and crescent horns.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s.
From a private collection of an Exeter gentleman since 2015.
LITERATURE:
See Aruz, J., Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
