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Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of Mounted Warrior with Shield Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of Mounted Warrior with Shield Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of Mounted Warrior with Shield
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LOT 0546

Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of Mounted Warrior with Shield

7TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.

5 3/4 in. (339 grams total, 14.5 cm high including stand).

Modelled in the round, the stylised horse standing on stub legs, with a long neck and detailing to its eyes; the warrior holding a shield in his left hand, right hand and arm raised to eye level, wearing a crested helmet; restored and mounted on a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired before 1990.
From an old German collection.

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LOT 0546

Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of Mounted Warrior with Shield

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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