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A South Arabian Alabaster Bull Stele, Qataban — A South Arabian Alabaster Bull Stele, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

A South Arabian Alabaster Bull Stele, Qataban

A South Arabian Alabaster Bull Stele, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

An alabaster stele from Qataban in South Arabia, dating to the 3rd century B.C. to 1st century A.D., featuring the sculptural form of a bull. This artifact represents ancient Arabian artistic and cultural traditions.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

December 7, 2021

Estimate: $7,000 – $10,000

Lot 12

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A South Arabian Alabaster Bull Stele, Qataban, A South Arabian Alabaster Bull Stele, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

An alabaster stele from Qataban in South Arabia, dating to the 3rd century B.C. to 1st century A.D., featuring the sculptural form of a bull. This artifact represents ancient Arabian artistic and cultural traditions.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Animal Form, Alabaster, Monochrome, Archaeological, Symbolic, South Arabian, Qataban, Sculpture, Bull, Bull Stele, Stele, Ancient Art, Relief Sculpture, Ancient