Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. 5th–4th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Figure of a horse and rider |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 3.66 x 1.26 x 2.17 in. (9.3 x 3.2 x 5.51 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th–4th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 500 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325506