Selene's Chariot Horse Head in Terracotta, Late 19th Century

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Terracotta horse head of selene's chariot end 19th century italy

height 25 cm width 31 cm the goddess of the … more Terracotta horse head of selene's chariot end 19th century italy

height 25 cm width 31 cm the goddess of the full moon

sculptor: pheidias (phidias), son of charmides coming from the east pediment of the parthenon, this sculpture dates back to 447-432 bc and represents one of the horses from the chariot of selene, the goddess of the moon. The appearance of great fatigue, conveyed by the sagging jaw and dilated nostrils, is incredibly truthful - it expresses his absolute tiredness after the great tiring work that lasted nights and nights. State-of-the-art patinated terracotta this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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