SUMERIAN STONE RECUMBENT BULL Ca. 2500 - 2200 BC. A compact figure of a recumbent bull carved from dark mottled stone. The animal rests with its legs folded beneath the body, the head with short ears and a prominent snout turned slightly to the right. Shallow carving marks define the limbs, haunches, and facial structure, while the horns are rendered as small, rounded projections. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 143. Size: 90mm x 65mm; Weight: 345g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Belgian art market, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.