Horse Head

700s BCE
Overall: 8.1 x 6 x 1.9 cm (3 3/16 x 2 3/8 x 3/4 in.)
Location: 102D Pre-Roman
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The backside of this horse head is unworked.

Description

Probably mold-made, this terracotta horse head is finely modeled in high relief, its burnished surface embellished with carefully rendered details such as a textured mane and bared teeth.
Horse Head

Horse Head

700s BCE

Italy, Villanova, Etruscan

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