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Since man first began to draw on cave walls, the bull has been an object of veneration and admiration. Throughout history this noble animal has been a favored offering to the most powerful of gods, or even worshipped as a god itself. In this small votive amulet, the artist has captured the muscular beauty of the creature, shown him proud, a little defiant, made him into a worthy gift that should bring much favor. - (Z.0025)Origin: Beit Mirsim, Israel Circa: 1500 BC to 1250 BC Dimensions: 2.125" (5.4cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide Catalogue: V1 Collection: Biblical Style: Late Bronze Age Medium: Bronze
Antiquities
Ancient Near East
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