Archaic II

Terracotta Horse and Rider Figurine

Terracotta figure of horse and rider; hand-made with painted detail; the rider has a cylindrical body with a pointed oval face and large nose; he wears a peaked cap or helmet; the horse has a shortened body, short splaying legs, a tall neck with a cylindrical snout and a small crest; around his neck is a breast-plate from which hangs four tassels or bells; buff clay decorated in black and purple paint. Dimensions: Height: 14.60 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: painted; handmade