Lot #70 Rare, Choice, Bronze Bull Bactrian Kohl Cosmetic Vessel & Spatula 2nd Millennium B.C.

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Rare, Choice, Bronze Bull Bactrian Kohl Cosmetic Vessel & Spatula 2nd Millennium B.C. Magnificent Bactrian bronze bull cosmetic vessel with spatula 2nd Millennium B.C. From this period there are wonderful examples of the artistry that went into these vessels. A simple internet search reveals shapes as diverse as water birds, camels, rams, juglets and certainly bulls. Container does stand on its own even with back legs appear very slightly pushed in closer together. Vessel stands just at 3", 3¾" in length and 1" at its widest. Spatula with juglet finial on one end is 6" in length. A museum quality piece and a significant addition for any level of collector. Estimated Value $2,500 - 5,000

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