Title
Figure
Dating
5th to 7th century C.E.
Accession Number
Dimensions
mounted 6 in. (15 cm.) high
Culture
Eränşähr (Sassanian)
Collection
Private Collection
Materials
Bronze
Object Type
Figures and Sculptures
"Probably from a vessel support, the male rider wearing tunic and trousers, necklace pierced for inlays, his hair and brows incised, eyes pierced, wearing high 'headdress' which formed the support for the vessel above (now missing), with pin still intact, the horse wearing elaborate bridle around muzzle and prominent forelock, with incised mane, harness and trappings, mounted 6 in. (15 cm.) high"
Image Source
Copyright Status
Copyright, Christies
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