CYPRIOT PAINTED TERRACOTTA RIDER ON HORSE

Ca. 750 - 500 BC. A painted terracotta figure of a rider seated on a horse with four tapering legs, a projecting muzzle and a short tail. The rider has a tall headdress, prominent facial features and outstretched arms. For similar see: V. Karageorghis, G. S. Merker, J. Mertens, The Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art, Terracottas, Cat. 102. Size: 64mm x 58mm; Weight: 60g Provenance: From a private London collection; earlier present on the French art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£500

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