Figurine

54-28-43

From: Cyprus | Kourion | Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 54-28-43
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Cyprus | Kourion | Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
Site Name Kourion
Section Mediterranean
Materials Terracotta
Description

Handmade, solid, face molded (mold 6A), local Kourion fabric. "Horse (variant of type 47) and rider (round cap, upward brim, cheek pieces); the rider thrusts to right with sword (right forearm restored); on right cheek, minute raised circle (unexplained, but certainly from the mold)." Rider looks downward and to the right; large head. Missing: horse's muzzle, ears, both fore-legs (partially) and left hind-leg; rider's left foot, right arm (forearm restored), left arm (left hand remains, pressed to mount's neck).

Height 17.8 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Depth 11.2 cm
Credit Line Cyprus Expedition, George H. McFadden, 1954
Other Number 2038 - Other Number | 61 - Other Number

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