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spirited bronze bull, symbol of strength and virility
£35.00
A lovely miniature bronze bull which, despite its size, exudes energy and strength. A perfect token gift for a Taurean!
Height: 3.5cm
Length: 7cm
Read more below about:
the significance of the bull
It's All Greek's bronze collection
quantity
about the bull
The worship of the bull was widespread in the ancient world as it symbolised power, strength and virility. It played a particularly prominent role in the culture of the Minoans on Crete, where images of it appear on many of the frescoes and pottery.
Zeus took a fancy to Europa, daughter of the king of Phoenicia, and changed himself into a gorgeous white bull. Europa, entranced by its beauty, climbed onto its back. The bull leapt into the sea, and carried the unsuspecting Europa all the way to Crete. Zeus made love to her, the result of which were three sons, one of whom was Minos, who became King of Crete and gave his name to the Minoan Civilisation. And the name of the continent Europe derives from this myth.
Surviving Minoan frescoes depict bull-leaping rituals, and the bull is one of the most recurrent symbols in ancient Minoan art and jewellery.
To the Egyptians, the constellation we know as Taurus represented the renewal of life in the spring.
about the bronzes in this collection
Hephaistos would be amazed by the craftsmanship and quality of this wonderful collection!
These superb bronze pieces are cast in Greece using the traditional lost wax method. As nothing is mass-produced, there will inevitably be slight variations in texture, patina, and colour. No two pieces are ever the same. If mounted, the base is of black marble.
Please note that there may be a variation of some millimetres in the dimensions of the base from time to time, and that accessories such as spears, tridents or javelins may vary in length or height! If you need precise dimensions and weight, email me!
If you need a piece to fit a very specific space, or if you want me to take a photo of a couple of pieces so you can pick the one you want, I will do so with pleasure.
Every piece is deliciously tactile.
It's All Greek is so grateful and so proud to have been working closely with the Semitekolo family foundry since 1999. It has been a privilege and a joy to handle, live with, to photograph and describe these gorgeous pieces, before passing them on to passionate and appreciative customers all over the world.
If you already own one of these pieces, cherish it!