LARGE BYZANTINE BRONZE BULL APPLIQUE OF ST. LUKE Ca. AD 600 - 800. A miniature applique in cast bronze, depicting the bull of St. Luke with nice horns and ears splayed out from the top of its head, and lifelike eyes. At the top of the head, a lunar crescent is positioned within a cross, and on the sides, two rings are present to attach it to the wooden furniture or the saddle leather. Size: 100mm x 75mm; Weight: 125g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.