Greek Boeotian Pottery Horse, ex-Arnovick

Greece, Tanagra, Boeotia, Geometric period, ca. 900 to 700 BCE. One of my favorites! A wonderful Boeotian terracotta horse rendered in a characteristically abstract yet distinctly equine form. The horse stands proudly upon all four legs which extend outward from the body, presenting a highly stylized mane and forelock that instantly calls to mind the Trojan Horse as well as a short, downcurved tail. Size: 5.75" L x 3.5" W x 6.125" H (14.6 cm x 8.9 cm x 15.6 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition Report: Body repaired from three pieces with breakline through the back and horse's nose reattached. Legs most likely repaired with restoration over the breaklines, though difficult to discern. Surface encrustation as shown. Nicks to feet. Otherwise very good with nice traces of red pigmented details.