Statuette of a Horse
Unknown Artist
750–725 BCE
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
h. 7.3 cm, l. 7.7 cm
Classification
Sculpture
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Dr. Leo Mildenberg in memory of John D. Cooney
Accession Number
1991.49
About this artwork
A small but powerful status symbol, this solid-cast horse may have served as a dedication in a Greek religious sanctuary. The long tail helps to steady the figurine for standing, but the perforated base also suggests suspension, perhaps from a tree or sanctuary structure. With their balanced proportions and radically stylized silhouettes, such horses epitomize the clarity of Greek Geometric design.