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THBFine Greek Boeotian Pottery Horse
Lot 11b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Ancient Greece, Boeotian, mid 6th century BCE. A wonderful hand-built Boeotian terracotta horse of a characteristically abstract style decorated with fineline dark brown markings. The characteristic simplicity is notable - the equine stands squarely upon all fours with a high arched neck and a long nose. The large eyes and wavy mane are delineated in chocolate brown glaze, and the tail and body are adorned by brown striations. The artist succeeded in truly capturing the spirit of this horse through very fundamental shapes and patterns, rather than a naturalistic representation. Size: 4.5" L x 4.25" H (11.4 cm x 10.8 cm)
Boeotian horses were associated with the cult of Poseidon. Boeotians worshipped Boiotos, the son of Melanippe and the horse-like Poseidon, as their ancestor. Terracotta figurines were produced throughout Greece; however, they were particularly popular in certain areas like Boeotia. Horses, whether with or without riders, were endearing subjects for Boeotian artisans, and such figurines were oftentimes left as votive burial offerings in graves. Horses were popular because they indicated wealth for the Greeks of this period. Hence, such terracotta horses were most likely left to reinforce the elite status of the deceased.
Cf. Christie's Sale 5399, Lot 135; Christie's Sale 5951, Lot 236; Bonham's Auction 15941, Lot 262.
Provenance: private Dere collection, New Jersey, USA, acquired from Ostracon Gallery, Switzerland (accompanied by signed COA from Dr. Bernhard I. Muller, Ostracon Gallery); ex-Bill Freeman collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, acquired prior to 1970. Walt Knox from Freeman's estate 2012. Thence Artemis Gallery, October 2013.
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#157245Head, tail, and three legs reattached. Otherwise in fine condition with well-preserved black fired motifs.Condition
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