
Archaic II
Carved Horse Toy
Toy: block roughly carved into representation of two horses, pierced at front and back (for attachement of wheels); horses carved in low relief at either side, groove at centre of top indicating rough division between the two horses. Red paint at all sides (worn) except for (flat) base. Chipped in places. White limestone. Dimensions: Width: 2.20 - 2.80 centimetres; Height: 4.30 centimetres; Length: 6.80 centimetres Object Type: toy; figure Techniques: painted
Date
600 - 500 BC
Accession No.
null
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Naukratis (?)