Lot 66: A Near Eastern Bronze Seated Bull Lamp, 2nd...
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A Near Eastern Bronze Seated Bull Lamp, 2nd Millennium BC.
A bronze zoomorphic lamp modelled as a seated bull, formed with a rounded body tapering into a broad base and supporting two shallow circular oil reservoirs positioned at the front. The figure sits upright, its short forearms held forward, while the head is characterised by a prominent snout, rounded ears, and a raised crescent-shaped element above—possibly representing stylised horns. The upper section features a deep, bowl-like cavity intended for additional oil or illumination.
H: Approximately 23cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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