Description
Cast using the lost-wax process, this bronze horse with perforated stand is conceived in profile, its balanced and stylized forms designed for clarity and legibility. Among thousands of bronze animal figurines produced across the Greek world in the Geometric period, this example stands out for its intact condition and large size. Although lacking a known findspot, its form suggests that it may have been produced in a Corinthian workshop.
Provenance
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1998-)
Accession Number
1998.173
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 11.5 x 10 x 2.6 cm (4 1/2 x 3 15/16 x 1 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund