Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd century BCE. A charming statuette of a youth mounted atop a bull. Boasting a minimalist yet stylized form, the ancient figure straddles the long flank of the animal and grasps both of its large horns. The rider's mold-made head faces forwards presenting heavy-lidded eyes beneath arched brows, a petite nose, and bow lips. Alternatively, the bull exhibits a projecting snout, slender legs, and a raised tail. Size: 2.9" L x 1.8" W x 3.8" H (7.4 cm x 4.6 cm x 9.7 cm) Provenance: private Southern California collection, USA, bestowed in 2006; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2006 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #133888