ROMAN BRONZE BULL FIGURINE

Ca. 100-300 AD
A bronze figurine of a bull, standing proudly atop an integral base. This majestic sculpture depicts the bull in a commanding pose, with its muscular body standing firmly on all four legs. The bull's head is slightly raised, with its eyes gazing forward, and it is adorned with a pronounced dewlap that adds to its sense of regal presence. The head of the bull is crowned with curved horns, further emphasizing its strength and power. In the Roman world, bulls held significant symbolic importance, representing a range of meanings that resonated deeply with Roman society. As creatures associated with agricultural fertility and abundance, bulls were often linked to the agricultural deities and fertility rites in the Roman pantheon. Additionally, the bull was a symbol of strength, virility, and courage, and it frequently appeared in Roman military imagery, signifying the Roman military's formidable power and conquests.
Size: L:40mm / W:32mm ; 51.68g
Provenance: Private London collection, pre-2000s.
Estimate: GBP 600 - 900