Head of a horse in high relief, from tympanum over entrance to theatron, Seeia
Head of a horse in high relief, from tympanum over entrance to theatron, Seeia
Head of a horse in high relief, from tympanum over entrance to theatron, Seeia
Head of a horse in high relief, from tympanum over entrance to theatron, Seeia

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Head of a horse in high relief, from tympanum over entrance to theatron, Seeia,

ca. 33–1 BCE

Roman
y1930-440

Information

Title
Head of a horse in high relief, from tympanum over entrance to theatron, Seeia
Dates

ca. 33–1 BCE

Medium
Brownish basalt
Dimensions
23.3 x 13.5 x 21.5 cm (9 3/16 x 5 5/16 x 8 7/16 in.) h. of head 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.), h. at neck 1.48 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Princeton University Archaeological Expedition to Syria, 1904-5 and 1909
Object Number
y1930-440
Place Excavated

Syria

Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
sculpture, tympana
Materials
basalt
Subject
horses, bridles

Excavated in Syria by the Princeton University Archaeological Expedition, between 1904-5 and 1909; entered into the Museum’s collection shortly afterwards

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