SculptureGreek6th century BCE

Bull Figurine on Base

6th century BCE or modern

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Leaded bronze

Culture

Greek

Period

Archaic period

Century

6th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

5.9 x 3.4 x 2.9 cm (2 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)

Provenance

Jerome M. Eisenberg, gift; to, Harvard University Art Museums, 1995. Said to be ex collection of Sophie Schliemann, wife of Heinrich Schliemann.

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