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A beautiful terracotta horse head with waved hair and Renaissance drapery. Stunning attention to detail from artist. Taras (modern Taranto), … Read more A beautiful terracotta horse head with waved hair and Renaissance drapery. Stunning attention to detail from artist. Taras (modern Taranto), a Greek colony in southern Italy, was an important center of coroplastic art from the 7th century B.C. onwards. During the 4th century, small-scale sculptures in terracotta were made to reflect famous stone monuments, demonstrating that the Tarentines had an appreciation for contemporary classical forms. Measurements: Height 69 cm (27 in) Width 70 cm (27.5 in) Depth 20 cm (7.8 in). See less
- Dimensions
- 27.56ʺW × 7.87ʺD × 27.17ʺH
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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