4th-3rd century BC. A hollow-formed ceramic standing horse, head held aloft, long, full tail and cropped mane; phalera disc between erect ears and a second applied disc to the chest; mouth slightly ajar; remains of decorative red pigmentation to the head and neck, possibly indicating part of a head collar or bridle; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Carratelli, G.I., The Western Greeks, Palazzo, Grassi, Venice, 1996, p. 740, 340, I-III; cf. Mollard-Besques, P., Catalogue raisonne des figurines et reliefs en Terre-Cuite , Musee National du Louvres, Paris, 1954-1986, vol. II, pl. 77, no. 3774. 264 grams total, 13.5cm including stand (5 1/4"). Property of a Dutch private collector; acquired Gallery Arete, Zurich, Switzerland, circa 1990. This possibly once served as a votive figure.