Equestrian Figurine Fragment

B15483

From: Iraq | Nippur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B15483
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Greek
Provenience Iraq | Nippur
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Horse | Greek Rider
Description

CBS Register: clay. Greek rider (?) Man broken off. Horse has large mane, a tuft of hair between the ears.

Fragment of a horse and rider. The horse's neck and torso remain; the head, legs, and tail are missing. The rider is only evident in the remaining proper right leg and foot which is much more defined than other examples.

Credit Line Babylonian Expedition to Nippur I-IV, 1888-1900

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