SUPERB GREEK BRONZE BULL. Ca. 800 - 600 BC. A bronze statuette of a bull standing on four slender legs. The head is defined by a broad muzzle, rounded nostrils, and small, almond-shaped eyes positioned beneath prominent, curved horns that extend upwards. Short, pointed ears project from the sides of the head, angled slightly backward. The muscular neck transitions into a gently sloping back, leading to a short, tapering tail resting against the hindquarters. The legs are slender and proportionally elongated, with defined joints and hooves. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 1972.118.82. Size: 60mm x 80mm; Weight: 95g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly with R. A.; since the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.