<em>Apis Bull</em>, 381–343 B.C.E. Bronze, 3 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 2 3/4 in. (9 × 2.9 × 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 05.367. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.367_edited_SL3.jpg)

Apis Bull

Medium: Bronze

Dates:381–343 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 3 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 2 3/4 in. (9 × 2.9 × 7 cm) As mounted: 5 1/8 × 2 3/16 × 3 in. (13 × 5.5 × 7.6 cm)

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Accession Number: 05.367

Image: 05.367_edited_SL3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Small bronze figure of an Apis Bull standing on an oblong plinth. Between his horns is the sun disk with uraeus. Incised collar and incised decorations on back. Condition: Intact, numerous scattered light green spots, balance of surface dull black. Cast solid, good workmanship, decorations on back probably only decorative, though a close inspection might reveal an inscription. Large dowel on base.

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