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Bovine
Greek, East Greek
Late Geometric or Early Archaic Period
about 720–670 B.C.
Place of Manufacture: Anatolia?
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Richard R. Wagner
Accession Number65.1342
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 038.
DescriptionThe animal is standing, with stubby legs, short tail, and thick, conical horns. Very dark green patina, with brown encrustation.
ProvenanceAcquired in Istanbul by Richard R. Wagner (b. 1907 - d. 2002), West Barnstable, MA; 1965, gift of Richard R. Wagner to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 10, 1965)