Charioteer

end of the 7th century BCE
Not on view
The upper half of a handmade, solid male figure is preserved; the face is mold-made. He is missing part of the arms, which were originally extended forward, probably to hold the reins in a fairly large chariot group.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Charioteer
  • Period: Cypro-Archaic I
  • Date: end of the 7th century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made
  • Dimensions: H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.1623
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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