Fragment of a bronze leg or support

5th century BCE or later

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 157

The object was a decorative adjunct to a utensil, as indicated by the shaft and holes for attachment. The curled leaf could have served as one of several supports for a basin or the equivalent. Alternatively, the whole piece could have embellished a piece of furniture. Dating is difficult because the bull's head has a rather archaic appearance, while the stylization of the leaf suggests a late date.

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Title: Fragment of a bronze leg or support
Period: Classical
Date: 5th century BCE or later
Culture: Possibly Greek
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H.: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
Object Number: 07.286.104
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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