Fragments of a terracotta relief with a rider leading a horse

6th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 152

The youth rides one horse, whose head is missing, and leads another by the bridle. The remains of a thumb on the boy's hair indicate that the relief included a second figure. The scene may have represented Troilos, a young Trojan prince who was ambushed and killed by the Greek hero Achilles as he led horses to water.

Artwork Details

Overview

References

Title: Fragments of a terracotta relief with a rider leading a horse
Period: Archaic
Date: 6th century BCE
Culture: Greek, Sicilian
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: Overall (A): 11 3/16 x 10 13/16 in. (28.4 x 27.5 cm)
Overall (B): 6 3/8 x 5 7/8 in. (16.2 x 14.9 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1924
Object Number: 24.97.1a, b
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

More Artwork

In the same gallery

In the same medium

From the same time and place

A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.

Terracotta head of a youth, Terracotta, Greek, Sicilian or South Italian — Terracotta head of a youth
Greek, Sicilian or South Italian
early 5th century BCE

Two terracotta busts, Terracotta, Greek, Sicilian — Two terracotta busts
Greek, Sicilian
4th century BCE

Terracotta lamp in the form of an elephant's head, Terracotta, Greek, Sicilian — Terracotta lamp in the form of an elephant's head
Greek, Sicilian
3rd century BCE

Terracotta vase, Terracotta, Greek, Sicilian, Centuripe — Terracotta vase
Greek, Sicilian, Centuripe
3rd–2nd century BCE

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.