A Luristan Cast Bronze Bull, Neo-Assyrian Period, ca. 911 - 609 BCE Jewelry - Earrings and body repaired from a

and body repaired from a few large original pieces with restoration over the break lines

There is decorative banding at the upper and lower edges of the painting that incorporates repeating geometric motifs

crafted into lightweight yet durable shapes using hammering

evoking the aesthetic principles of Classical design—balance

A Luristan Cast Bronze Bull, Neo-Assyrian Period, ca. 911 - 609 BCE Jewelry - Earrings and body repaired from aA stylized bronze bull standing on four pointed legs with an elongated rectangular body, triangular head, and pointed horns and tail. A suspension loop has been attached to is back. In ancient Luristan, the bull was a symbol of power and fertility. Bronze figurines of bulls were popular emblems as personal adornments, in religious rites, and as funerary offerings. Medium: Bronze Dimensions: Length: 2 1 4 inches ( 5. 71 cm) Condition: One leg slightly