Bidspirit auction | PARTHIAN TERRACOTTA HORSE RHYTHON

PARTHIAN TERRACOTTA HORSE RHYTHON - Ca. 332 - 30 BC. A terracotta zoomorphic rhyton, comprising a long conical cup expanding to a broad flaring rim and terminating at the front in a modelled forepart of a horse with upraised head and short forelegs. The head with pricked ears, prominent brow, lentoid eyes, and an incised slit for the mouth.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 20.Size: 325mm x 150mm; Weight: 995gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.