Cypro-Archaic Terracotta Horse Figurine Fragment chiangmai RISD Museum

RISD Museum

and the mysterious aziza—small forest spirits said to live in anthills and silk-cotton trees

Such palanquins were used as luxurious transport for the Chinese elite

this vessel reflects the Chimú’s reverence for agriculture and fertility

Cypro-Archaic Terracotta Horse Figurine Fragment chiangmai RISD MuseumCypro 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