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Mosaic Fragment of Bull

Unknown5th–6th century

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Fragment of a mosaic depicting a bull running to the left over a flowering plant. The details of the eyes, mouth, ears, and horns and musculature are clearly visible.

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  • Title: Mosaic Fragment of Bull
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 5th–6th century
  • Location Created: Syria
  • Physical Dimensions: 75 × 109.2 cm (29 1/2 × 43 in.)
  • Type: Mosaic
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Mosaic
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 75.AH.124
  • Culture: Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of William Wahler
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Architecture (Object Genre)
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