Limestone votive chariot with four horses and two figures

Unknown

ca. 7th–6th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The small horses, pressed one against the other, are attached two by two. The car of the chariot is partially covered by a piece of fabric, the edge of which is incised in front, whereas the rest is painted red. The two figures rest their hands on the edge of the car. Neither appears to hold the reins.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 7th–6th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76