Horse
Cypro-Archaic, circa 6th century BC
Terracotta; bichrome ware.
H 10 cm
Figurine of a horse with two front legs and a single central hind leg; a pronounced mane and pricked ears. Traces of painted decoration in black and red.
Lower part of hind leg restored.
Published
D. Morris, The Art of Ancient Cyprus, Oxford 1985, S 207 Pl. 237 right
Christie's London, The Desmond Morris Collection, 14 May 2002, lot 67 (part).
Provenance
Private collection Desmond Morris, acquired prior to 1985.
Private collection G. Kyriacou, London, acquired 14 May 2002 at Christie´s London.
Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
Price
€ 1.800
Item
7274