A Stunning Roman Empire Legion Bull Statue 1-3 AD . Top Piece The bull played a prominent role in Roman culture, religion, and the military, often as a symbol of fertility, strength, and masculinity. Bulls were sacrificed in rituals such as the Suovetaurilia (purification sacrifice) and venerated in the mystery cult of Mithras, in which the god kills the bull. They were also deployed in arenas and used as a legionary symbol. Height : 55.4 mm Wide : 30.01 mm Weight : 44.76 Grams Material : Bronze See images for own impression Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "