Horse Handle of Pyxis Lid
9th-8th century BCE
Description
Body: band of dotted circles between parallel lines around chest. Mane: parallel lines. Tail: parallel chevrons. Head missing. Lower legs restored.
Dimensions
H. 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)
Provenance
From Athens.
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