Terracotta statuette of a horse and rider

Unknown

5th–4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The horse is hollow and in the Kourion style, with a mold-made head to which the harness was added by hand. The body and legs may also be mold-made. The horse has long thick legs, a thick triangular neck, and a knot at the top of its head. The headstall of the bridle has a browband, frontlet, noseband, and cheekstraps.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th–4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76