Syro-Hittite Terracotta Horse and Rider

EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

6 in. (317 grams total, 15 cm high including stand).

Modelled standing facing, with stub legs, ears pinned backwards, stylised detailing to the eyes and muzzle; the rider shown mounted sideways indicating a female rider, holding the horse's cropped mane with the left hand, the right hand extended outwards, pinched face with applied circular eyes, detailing to conical headpiece; mounted on a custom-made display base. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k29 from Oxford Authentication.

CONDITION

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With Thermoluminescence Analysis Report

LOT 0274