Cypriot Horse-and-Rider Figure

Cypriot Horse-and-Rider Figure

Description:

Cypriot terracotta figure of horse-and-rider; horseman is carrying shield. Handmade, horse in naturalistic style, whilst rider is very crudely made. Traces of red paint on horse's ears. Horse's head and legs are missing as is the riders head. Pink fabric with fine black, red and white inclusions.


Dimensions: Height: 11.70 centimetres max ; Length: 11.20 centimetres; Width: 4.70 centimetres


Object Type: figure


Techniques: handmade; painted


Condition: Good

Period:

Archaic II

Date:

600 - 525 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Sanctuary of Aphrodite (Naukratis)

Accession Number:

1888,0601.91