For thousands of years, mortals offered gifts to
their gods in hopes of receiving their benevolent
blessings. For male deities, the most magnificent
sacrifice was the bull, symbolic of strength,
virility, and power. This bronze Zebu, the
humped ox among the first animals
domesticated by man, was surely meant to stand
in place of a living animal. With great simplicity,
the ancient artist has captured the essence of
the beast. As we hold it today, we cannot help
but wonder if the prayers of the ancient votary
were heard and answered.
- (FZ.229)
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