Greek Polychrome Terracotta Plaque of Horse and Rider, c. 4th - 3rd Century B.C.

(Greek Plaque)

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Item No.
28.34987
Culture
Greek Hellenistic, c. 4th - 3rd Century B.C.  
Item Details.
With the horse galloping to the right, wearing a bridle and mane bound in a topknot, a nude enemy combatant trampled under the horse’s raised forelegs, his rider with right arm raised probably to strike the enemy with a spear, wearing a muscled cuirass, his chalmys fanned out behind his helmeted head.

Provenance: Private collection, Switzerland. With Galerie Wey + Co, Luzern. Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above 18 July 2011.

Display stand included

Size
9.2 cm L - 3 5/8 inches
Material
Terracotta 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Greek
Price.
US$ 2400
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