Cypriot Horse-and-Rider Figure - image 1

Archaic II

Cypriot Horse-and-Rider Figure

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

Date

600 - 525 BC

Accession No.

1888,0601.91

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Sanctuary of Aphrodite (Naukratis)