Monday, January 14, 2008

Warrior on Checkered-Neck Horse


From The Charles Politis Collection of Greek Art, The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation Museum of Cycladic Art


Clay figurine of a soldier rider. The statuette, which is 12 cm. tall, is heavily decorated with geometric patterns. It was probably laid in a grave, like many similar objects. 6th cent. BC. Politis Col. No. 29.

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