Lot 63: An Amlash Terracotta Bull-Headed Rhyton, 9th–7th Century BC.
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An Amlash Terracotta Bull-Headed Rhyton, 9th–7th Century BC.
An Amlash terracotta rhyton formed with a sweeping, curved body that culminates in a boldly modelled single bull head. The vessel features a flared, trumpet-like mouth and a smoothly tapering form typical of ritual pouring vessels from north-western Iran. The bull’s head is sculpted with expressive, open jaws and stylised facial details, adding a dynamic presence to the piece.
H: Approximately 25cm
L: Approximately 22.5cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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