Bronze horse

Unknown

late 8th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

Each eye of this bronze horse was carefully hollowed out to receive an inlay. Holes in the hooves indicate the statuette was originally attached to another object, possibly the rim or handle of a large tripod cauldron. Animals and mythical creatures often decorated monumental bronze cauldrons that served as dedications to the gods at Greek sanctuaries, most notably at Olympia and Delphi and on the island of Samos.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 8th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971