SYRO HITTITE STATUETTE OF HORSE AND A RIDER

Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC A Syro-Hittite terracotta figurine depicting a standing horse. The horse has a short tail and a long muzzle. It also features a little human figure wearing a conical cap riding on its back. The main characteristic of this figurine is the circle-shaped protruding eyes. For similar see: Brooklyn Museum accession number 1996.146.7.
Size: 85mm x 80mm; Weight: 75g
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. private Florida collection, acquired from the Archaeological centre, 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

500
Estimate: GBP 750 - 1500