Large Western Asiatic Bronze Bull Fitting

Description

A fabulous large bronze plaque with high relief recumbent bull as its decoration. Detailed facial features, horns and humped back. Lugs to the reverse mean this object was an attachment, with possibility it was a chariot fitting. Presented on a custom made stand.

Origin

Western Asiatic Achaemenid period, Greater Persia. 5th Century BC

Measurements

Diameter of plaque 13.5 cm. Height on Perspex stand 25 cm

Condition

Very Good ancient condition minimal small losses with great oxidised green patina