Figure Item Number: Ce240 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure of a horse consisting of red clay with a light orange slip. Horse has a long narrow muzzle, thick neck, long round body, thick tail and thick stump like legs.
History Of Use
Terracotta figures were mass produced in moulds making them affordable to the poor. Terracottas were used as ornaments and toys in daily life and when one died his personal possessions were often buried with him. They were also given as votive offerings to the deceased. Terracottas are also found near temples and sanctuaries. It is suggested that these were substituted for sacrifices to the gods.
Cultural Context
religious; secular
Narrative
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48. J.W. Hayes classified it as a Late Geometric/Archaic type, but was unsure whether it was Attic or Boeotian.
Item History
- Made in Greece between 651 BCE and 501 BCE
- Owned by James George before November 28, 1985
- Received from James George (Donor) on November 28, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- James George
- Received from
- James George (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Greece
When
- Creation Date
- between 651 BCE and 501 BCE
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 1066/0020