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It is apparent that the current form of the bull is unable to deliver its volume and plasticity of the past. The interior of the core was lost and its dimensions were altered, since its initial total length seems that reached about 2.5 meters. It was, however, a valuable Ionic offering that dates
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silver bull statue. The shape of the statue was created by a wooden core, which was filled with some malleable material: clay, wax or plaster. The silver leaves were applied on top of it and were secured with nails. The details of the bull (horns, ears, hooves etc) were gold-plated.
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