# Miniature Greek Archaic Bronze Bull (Published) – Greece, ca. 7th Century BCE

A charming and highly evocative **Greek Archaic bronze bull**, created during the early centuries of classical Mediterranean bronze casting. Likely produced as a **votive offering**, this stylized animal figure would have been placed at a **temple or altar** as an act of devotion and prayer.

The bull is rendered with striking simplicity and strength—standing proudly on **four long, slender legs**, with a compact yet powerful body. Incised lines accent the musculature at the neck, while the upward-held head and **bold curving horns**give the figure a commanding presence. Animal forms such as this were especially favored in the **Geometric and early Archaic traditions**, symbolizing fertility, protection, and sacrifice.

Mounted on a modern display base.

**Origin:** Greece  
**Period:** Archaic Period, ca. 7th century BCE  
**Dimensions:** 3"H x 2.5"W x 1.25"D

-   **Published:** _Antiquities from the Collection of Christos G. Bastis_ by **Bernard V. Bothmer**, p. 172, **1999**
    
-   **Provenance:** Purchased at **Sotheby’s, New York**, **December 1999**

## Details

- **Price:** 12200.0 USD
- **Vendor:** PEGASO GALLERY DESIGN

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## Images

- Miniature Greek Archaic Bronze Bull (Published) – Greece, ca. 7th Century BCE
- Miniature Greek Archaic Bronze Bull (Published) – Greece, ca. 7th Century BCE
- Miniature Greek Archaic Bronze Bull (Published) – Greece, ca. 7th Century BCE
- Miniature Greek Archaic Bronze Bull (Published) – Greece, ca. 7th Century BCE
- Miniature Greek Archaic Bronze Bull (Published) – Greece, ca. 7th Century BCE
- Miniature Greek Archaic Bronze Bull (Published) – Greece, ca. 7th Century BCE
- Miniature Greek Archaic Bronze Bull (Published) – Greece, ca. 7th Century BCE

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