Geometric Horse

Culture: Greek

Period: 8th century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 4.8 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2053

Provenance: Collection Bereiter, Heiligenkreuz, Austria; acquired in the 1970s.

Condition: The tip of the left foreleg restored, otherwise excellently preserved with dark green patina.

Description: Geometric horse with oversized head and cylindrical snout, at right angles to the head protruding long ears with circular, highlighted bulging eyes. Reaching out of the long, thin body are four thin legs and a shorter tail.