Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial
Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial

Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial

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Ancient Near Eastern (Luristan / Northwestern Iran) or Levantine tradition, Circa 1st millennium BCE (c. 10th–6th Century BCE)

A cast bronze votive finial or standard terminal modeled in the form of a standing bull atop an integral looped pedestal foot. The figure features characteristically stylized anatomical traits with elongated bovine head with prominent forward-curving horns, horizontal ears, large incised ring eyes, and an open muzzle. The body with lean, arched tubular torso terminating in a downward-curved tail, resting on conjoined forelegs and hindlegs that loop down to meet an integral, disc-like base.
Dimensions: Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)
Figures of this type served as master-of-animals style talismanic finials, whetstone handles, or standard tops common across Iron Age Luristan and greater Ancient Near Eastern metalworking traditions, symbolizing fertility, strength, and pastoral wealth.

Provenance Property from a Private New York City Collection S.M., acquired from Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Sale 3753 (Antiquities), May 2, 1975, Lot 335 (cataloged as "FINIAL", hammer $275.00).  Accompanied by a copy of the original 1975 Sotheby Parke Bernet invoice and original auction tag.

 

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