Two-Headed Horse Figurine
Artist
Unknown
CultureLuristan
Date8th century BC-7th century BC
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 3 x 3 3/8 in. (7.6 x 8.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.360
On View
Not on view
ca. 1790
DescriptionBronze two-headed horse. Body of horse with a head at each end. Back which joins the two has a loop. Horse heads have large round eyes; straight, vertical ears, cylindrical nose with a slightly flaring tip. Molded and incised bands around neck and chests of each head; legs have bosses upper front side and lower back side. One leg much shorter than other three. Similar to 71.361. Good condition; green patination.