Horse and rider

Unknown

early 4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The figurine, in the Kourion style, is handmade and solid. The rider's face is mold-made. The horse's head may be mold-made as well. The horse has a large head with depressions for the nostrils, a slit mouth, and a prominent forelock between the ears.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76