A Greek Terracotta Warrior on Horse, Canosa, circa 4th - 3rd Century BCE Gods & Goddesses centered by a hemispherical knob

centered by a hemispherical knob

Filimonos-Tsopotou

shown standing on a trapezoidal base and raised pillar at the back

a keyhole-shaped opening that allowed the vessel to be suspended from a hook or peg

a practice begun during the reign of Augustus

A Greek Terracotta Warrior on Horse, Canosa, circa 4th - 3rd Century BCE Gods & Goddesses centered by a hemispherical knobThe rider wearing a Thracian helmet with cheek pieces, short pleated tunic attached at the shoulder with straps and buskins, and secured at the waist with a belt, his right arm raised to hold a now missing weapon, the left by his side. He sits astride a separately modeled horse, with elaborate disc decorated bridle, the forelegs raised with upright rippling mane and attached flowing tail, creating a wonderful sense of movement. Condition: Complete