3rd-2nd millennium B.C.. Carved in the round as a crouching bull with its legs folded underneath the body, tail tucked between the hindlegs and resting against the side of the right side of the body; the beast's head held high with drilled nostrils and recessed eyes to accept inlays, the base of the horns drilled to accept separate inserts. Cf. The British Museum, London, museum no.116686, for an example in limestone. 223 grams, 90 mm (3 1/2 in.).

Ex S. collection, London, UK, 1980s-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12254-222311.

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