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Cypriot Art : Late Bronze Age Cypriot Sculpture of a Bull
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Late Bronze Age Cypriot Sculpture of a Bull - P.0458
Origin: Hebron, Israel
Circa: 1500
BC
to 1250
BC
Dimensions:
4.5" (11.4cm) high
x 6.125" (15.6cm) wide
Catalogue: V1
Collection: Classical
Style: Cypriot
Medium: Terracotta
Location: United States
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Since the dawn of time--on the walls of caves, in
temple precincts, in sculpture and painting--
mankind has paid homage to the strength and
nobility of the bull. It was worshiped as a sacred
animal in Egypt, in Crete, and elsewhere.
Throughout antiquity it was considered the
ultimate offering to the gods. This powerful clay
votive, crafted on Cyprus and exported to
Palestine, captures the proud, muscular essence
of the animal. We wonder if the gods granted the
wishes of the person who sought their favor with
this regal gift.
- (P.0458)
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