Description:

Rome, ca. 3rd - 4th century CE. A cast bronze furniture fitting depicting a leaping bull. Fully detailed with horns, eyes, mouth, snout, dewlap, legs and hooves. This would have been found on a nice piece of furniture or chariot. The bull has a significant history in the ancient world, with representations from every culture, from the Minoans, to the Egyptians, and to the Greeks and Romans. The bull was central to the Roman's cult of Mithras with their central tenant of tauroctony, the sacred slaying of the bull. 1-3/4"L. Provenance: Ex-Private German collection acquired in the 1950's. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Intact and excellent condition.

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December 5, 2014 8:00 AM MST
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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