Horse and rider

Unknown

4th–3rd century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The figurine is handmade and solid, with a mold-made face. The horse's right foreleg and most of both hind legs are missing; the ears are chipped. The rider's headdress (a mitra) is only partially preserved, including the ends hanging in front, one end at the back, and a strip around the nape.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76