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Stone sculpture of Bull's Head

Unknown artist, 20th century

Head of a young bull or heifer with budding horns. Found near Ur. An example of Mesopotamian glyptic art. Subsequently discovered to be a forgery.

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Title of artwork, date

Stone sculpture of Bull's Head, 20th century

Date supported

1942

Medium and material

Black serpentine

Dimensions

11 x 15 cm

Grant

150

Total cost

150

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