A reclining bull in low relief (one of a pair with F1907.390)

Amulet in the form of calf or ox positioned on its side for sacrifice, its legs bound together. The back of the piece is relatively flat.One of a pair with F1907.390.

Ornament: a reclining bull in low relief.
Clay: dense, light weight.
Glaze: green-blue
Decoration: carved in the paste
one of a pair: 07.390-391

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Historical period(s)
Late Period, 664-332 BCE
Medium
Faience (glazed composition) Clay: dense, light-weight; Glaze: Decoration: carved in the paste
Dimensions
H x W: 1.9 x 2.9 cm (3/4 x 1 1/8 in)
Geography
Egypt
Credit Line
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art
Accession Number
F1907.391
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Faience, Jewelry and Ornament
Type

Ornament

Keywords
bull, Egypt, Late Period (664 - 332 BCE)
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

Amulet in the form of calf or ox positioned on its side for sacrifice, its legs bound together. The back of the piece is relatively flat.One of a pair with F1907.390.

Ornament: a reclining bull in low relief.
Clay: dense, light weight.
Glaze: green-blue
Decoration: carved in the paste
one of a pair: 07.390-391

Published References
  • Flinders Petrie, University College, London. Amulets. London. .
  • Carol Andrews. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. Austin. .
Collection Area(s)
Ancient Egyptian Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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