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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 0623

Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of Mounted Warrior with Shield

7TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.

5 1/8 in. (277 grams total, 13 cm including stand).

The figure comprising a stylised horse with elongated neck, mounted by a bearded rider figure holding a shield, restored; mounted on a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired before 1990.
From an old German collection.

CONDITION
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LOT 0623

Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of Mounted Warrior with Shield

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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