Classical
Limestone chariot wheel
The wheel of the chariot is quite large. It is solid, with six spokes in low relief. There are traces of red paint. Overall: 1 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (3.7 x 8.7 cm)
Accession No.
74.51.2691
Collection
Provenance
- Sanctuary of Golgoi-Ayios Photios
References
- Cesnola, Luigi Palma di. 1885. A Descriptive Atlas of the Cesnola Collection of Cypriote Antiquities in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Vol. 1. pl. XXIX.198, Boston: James R. Osgood and Company.Myres, John L. 1914. Handbook of the Cesnola Collection of Antiquities from Cyprus. no. 1018, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.Hermary, Antoine and Joan R. Mertens. 2013. The Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art : Stone Sculpture. no. 241, p. 192, Online Publication, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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