A Roman Limestone Fragment of a Horse Head, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
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This finely carved fragment depicts the head of a horse in raised relief, likely from a larger funerary monument, possibly a sarcophagus. The sculptor has achieved a notable degree of naturalism within a compact format, emphasizing the animal's vitality through carefully articulated features. The wavy mane is indicated with rhythmic, shallow carving, while the eyes are deeply set and alert, lending an expressive intensity to the fragment. The flared nostrils and slightly parted mouth further reinforce a sense of movement and animation.
The presence of a bridle, clearly delineated across the face, suggests domestication and control, a motif frequently associated with status, procession, or symbolic journeying in funerary contexts. The scale and carving technique indicate that this element was once part of a larger narrative or decorative program, now lost.
Dimensions: Height: 1 3/4 inches (4.44 cm), Length: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)
Condition: Loss to the right ear, and minor weathering to the surface but overall intact and in very good condition.
Provenance: Audrey Davies Gallery, London, prior to 1975, thereafter an NYC private collection.
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