Charioteer
The handmade solid figurine is from a chariot group. The face is mold-made. The standing figure is preserved to the hem of his Greek charioteer's long chiton.
Artwork Details
- Title: Charioteer
- Period: Cypro-Classical II
- Date: 4th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made
- Dimensions: H. 6 13/14 in. (17.3 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1622
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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