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Bronze horses: GR.16.1923

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 21

Titles

Bronze horses

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Horse, with stamp on base

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.026 m
Height: 0.089 m
Length: 0.085 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1923) by Greek Government, through British School at Sparta

Dating

Circa -760 BCE - -701 BCE

Note

Ca mid-late 8th century BC

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.16.1923
Primary reference Number: 68850
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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