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The small horses, pressed one against the other, are attached two by two. The car of the chariot is partially covered by a piece of fabric, the edge of which is incised in front, whereas the rest is painted red. The two figures rest their hands on the edge of the car. Neither appears to hold the reins.
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Title: Limestone votive chariot with four horses and two figures
Period: Archaic
Date: ca. 7th–6th century BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/2 × 5 1/8 × 9 in. (21.6 × 13 × 22.9 cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.2845
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