Bronze statuette of a bull

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late 6th to early 5th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

Small bronze animal statuettes were especially common dedications in Greek sanctuaries in the Geometric and Archaic periods. As they were portable and could be easily produced, they were a less expensive option to large-scale bronze votive offerings. The objects dedicated may also have been appropriate for a specific deity. The bull was frequently, but not exclusively, associated with Zeus and Poseidon.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th to early 5th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020