Collection Item – Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

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From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleFigurine

About this objectTerracotta figurine depicting a horse and rider. The male rider has a pointed beard, but is strangely lacking legs. The horse has an upright head, making it look alert. The figurine was originally covered in a white slip, onto which details like the mane were painted in purple-red colour.

Date MadeMid 6th century BCE

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeGreece; Boeotia

Place NotesBoeotia

Medium and MaterialsCeramic: Terracotta

Style and IconographyArchaic

TechniqueModeling (forming)

MeasurementsHeight 163mm

Subject and Association KeywordsAnimals in art

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LinePurchased, 1955.

Object TypeFigurine

Object number35.55