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Name/TitleBronze statuette of a horse

About this objectCast copy of an original bronze statuette of a horse from a four-horse chariot. Parts of the harness are visible on the head and the body. The cast has been mounted on a wood plinth for display purposes.

The original was found on the south stoa of Olympia and is dated to ca. 470-460 BC. The original is in the Olympia Museum inv. No B 1000. Given the find-spot for this artefact in the ancient sanctuary of Olympia, it is likely that the bronze was originally a votive offering.

Medium and MaterialsBronze; Wood

Inscription and MarksBronze label on front of wooden plinth.

TechniqueMolding (forming)

MeasurementsH 220mm; W 230mm
Weight: 1.41kg

Subject and Association KeywordsAnimals in art

Subject and Association KeywordsSports in art

Subject and Association KeywordsInscriptions, Greek

Subject and Association KeywordsSocial life and customs

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

Object TypeSculpture

Object numberCC18