Figure Item Number: Ce243 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small bull figurine with stylized features, trunk fairly thin and narrow with rather thick extremities. Head is triangular in shape when viewed from above with long upcurving horns. Colour is a uniform dark green patina.
History Of Use
Presumably served as a votive offering.
Cultural Context
religious, votive offering.
Narrative
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48. J.W. Hayes thought the figurine was likely Archaic, possibly Mycenaean.
Item History
- Made in Greece
- Owned by James George before November 28, 1985
- Received from James George (Donor) on November 28, 1985
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Ce243
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 1.5 in, width 0.79 in
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- James George
- Received from
- James George (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Greece
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1066/0023