Archaic II

Terracotta Horse and Rider Figurine

Terracotta figure of horse and rider; hand-made; the horse has a long body with short legs, a tall neck, long head and pointed ears; its tail rises into an arc; the man leans back with his legs stretching forward, as if riding at speed or trying to control the animal; he wears a red conical hat added separately; made of buff clay with black and red decoration: ladder patterns on the body of the horse. Dimensions: Height: 12.50 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: painted; handmade