Kneeling Bull Statue — Persepolis — May 16, 2015 (#0031)

A weathered stone statue of a kneeling bull at Persepolis. Only the bull's head, chest, and folded front legs remain, resting on a stone base.
Camera
Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903)
Focal length
4.9 mm
Shutter
1/1600 s
Aperture
f/2.0
ISO
50
Resolution
3936 x 5248
Format
JPG

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This photograph captures a fragment of a monumental bull statue, a common motif in Achaemenid art found at Persepolis. The image focuses on the remaining parts: the bull’s head and its powerfully sculpted front legs, tucked underneath in a kneeling position. The texture of the ancient stone, worn by time, is visible. These bull figures often served as symbolic guardians at the gates.

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