Archaic II
Terracotta Wheeled Quadruped
Cypriot terracotta model of a wheeled quadruped, probably a horse or centaur (head missing). Handmade body with pierced holes for axles of wheels on base. Traces of yellow paint around waist and on tail. Cream/buff colour fabric with fine black and red (grog?) inclusions. Dimensions: Height: 8.30 centimetres; Length: 13.90 centimetres; Width: 4.30 centimetres Object Type: figure; toy Techniques: painted; handmade; pierced Condition: fair (incomplete -head missing)
Date
600 - 525 BC
Accession No.
EA50117
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Temple of Aphrodite (Naukratis)
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