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Forepart of a bronze winged horse

late 5th–early 4th century BCE
Not on view
This statuette can probably be identified the winged horse Pegasos, who was a favorite subject among Greek artists. The small size of the figure suggests that it may have been a votive dedication, or an attachment for a bronze vessel. Greek craftsmen were expert at incorporating animal forms into the design of elaborate bronze vessels.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Forepart of a bronze winged horse
  • Date: late 5th–early 4th century BCE
  • Culture: Greek
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 5 cm x W. 8 cm
  • Classification: Bronzes
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
  • Object Number: 2021.40.17
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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