A Fragmentary Cypriot Terracotta Figure of a Horse and Rider, Circa 7th Century B.C.

The horse of attenuated form, with high crested mane, the rider clasping the mane with both hands and gazing upward; remains of polychrome.

Mathias Komor, New York, December 14, 1964

Highly restored. Some restorations crumbling and in need of re-restoration. Large areas of old restoration are flaking on the haunches and base of the neck and upper legs. One repaired leg slightly loose.
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