INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA IDOL RIDER ON HORSE

Ca. 2500 - 2200 BC. A terracotta idol depicting a schematic rider seated astride a horse. The rider has an elongated head with pierced eyes and projecting arms. Vertical incisions extend from the torso down across the body of the horse, which has a compact body, four short legs, a raised head and large circular eyes. Size: 81mm x 68mm; Weight: 70g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired on the German art market; Ex. Bavarian collection. Accompanied by a German Export license.

Estimate:£300

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