Roman - Bronze Votive Bull > Lot No. 525

Description:
Circa 3rd century AD. A solid cast figure of a bull with horns, shoulder hump and dewlap; well modelled, standing on an integral rectangular base with corner feet.

Measurements:
48mm tall.

Condition:
Very fine.

Provenance:
Old English collection.

Comments notes:
The worship of Mithras was one of the official religions of the Later Roman period, especially popular with the army; its central rite was the despatch of a bull, which figures in Mithraic iconography.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 240 - 360; USD 320 - 480)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £200