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Roman bronze protome of a bull MS.942 Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 1 st Century AD to 3 rd Century AD Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high Medium: Bronze Price on request
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B A R A K AT G A L L E RY Mirror of all Ages and Cultures
Curatorial comment: Hollow-cast bronze protome of a bull, naturalistically modeled with upward-curving horns, with traces of ridged bands at their base. The animal is presented with small projecting ears, heavy-lidded eyes, whereas the muzzle, nostrils and mouth are all well defined. Presence of a dewlap indicated by a ridge running from the underside of the muzzle down between the animal’s prancing forelegs. The figurine must have been appliqué on a larger artefact, most possibly paired with a similar zoomorphic protome.
58 Brook Street, W1K 5DT, London | +44 207 493 7778 | info@barakatgallery.eu 941 North La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles | 58-4, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
B A R A K AT G A L L E RY Mirror of all Ages and Cultures
Condition Report: The statuette (Roman bronze protome of a bull - MS.942) is in extra fine state. The appearance is entirely compatible with the chronology of the piece and the expected depositional / archaeological history of such an artefact. Few and very minor scratches can be recorded. The sculpture has been professionally mounted. 58 Brook Street, W1K 5DT, London | +44 207 493 7778 | info@barakatgallery.eu 941 North La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles | 58-4, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul