Cypro-Archaic Terracotta Horse Figurine Fragment chiangmai " intended to accompany the

" intended to accompany the deceased into the afterlife

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embodying the spiritual authority

Cypro-Archaic Terracotta Horse Figurine Fragment chiangmai " intended to accompany theCypro Archaic Period I II, c. 700475 BC, Kourion, Republic of Cyprus This exquisite terracotta horse figurine fragment represents the artistry and symbolic importance of votive offerings during the Cypro Archaic period of Iron Age Cyprus. Hand modeled with an abstract and stylized form, the horse showcases a protruding top knot, a stylized mane, and a short muzzle. The elongated body and outstretched legs suggest a galloping motion, capturing the