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Small Head of a Horse with Bridle

Small Head of a Horse with Bridle

SculptureEthiopian

Small Head of a Horse with Bridle

Description

Head and upper neck of horse with mane pinched, trace of bridle or harness on both sides of mane just above break. Detailed bridle with straps extending along sides and top of muzzle marked by indented depressions. The deeply hollowed out eyes are outlined by raised circular ridge. The tip of the muzzle is flattened with ears projecting diagonally backward with tips broken off. Possibly part of a horse and rider statuette.

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Terracotta, hand made

Culture

Ethiopian

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

5.6 x 2.7 x 7 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/16 x 2 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Unknown

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