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Terracotta figurine of Europa sitting on the bull

Hellenistic period
H: 9.20 cm

Europa, taken by force by Zeus transformed into a white bull from the coast of Poenicia, is sitting on the stylized bull's back. She is wearing a long garment (a cloak or a chiton) and a himation. On the head, a low polos.

CATEGORY
Coroplastic
KIND
Figurine
MATERIAL
Clay
CONDITION
Incomplete
CONDITION NOTE
A small part of the bull's body and of the left horn are missing.
HELLENISTIC PERIOD_TERRACOTA EUROPE STOLLEN BY TAUROUS_587_186_Jul 15 2022

Terracotta figurine of Europa sitting on the bull

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