Terracotta head of a bull

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late 6th–early 5th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The head is exceptional for its size and careful articulation. Whether it served as a mask or a dedication, it stands in a Late Bronze Age tradition attested at Enkomi and Kition of bulls' skulls worn as masks.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th–early 5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76