Figurine

54-35-1A

From: Turkey (Country) | Phrygia

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 54-35-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Phrygian (uncertain)
Provenience Turkey (Country) | Phrygia
Period Iron Age
Section Mediterranean
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Bull
Description

Grey ware bullock on plaque. Bull originally stood on a flat plaque of irregular outline from which it is now separated. Of bull there is missing part of the proper left of two humps and the top of the left horn; back right leg broken, lower part adheres to plaque. Of plaque part of the forward section (with respect to bull) is missing. Bull stands with right feet forward, tail down back of left hind leg. Clay light grey at break, generally dark grey on surface.

Height 8 cm
Length 10 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Frank Glendening, 1954

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