Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal Rider

CIRCA 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

7 7/8 in. (676 grams total, 20 cm high including stand).

Modelled in the round standing facing, the rider gripping the animal with his thighs and by its ears, stylised detailing to both figures in the form of applied circular eyes and pricked headbands, the rider wearing a conical cap; mounted on a substantial cylindrical perspex display base.

Provenance

Collected from 1979-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
From the Moussieff salon cabinet display.

CONDITION

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