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Roman Greek Plaster Frieze chariot driver Horses compete an Aphobates Contest

$473.90
£345
€404.15
CA$651.07
A$707.85
CHF 375.30
MX$8,485.29
NOK 4,769.89
SEK 4,369.87
DKK 3,020.47

About the Item

Plaster Frieze chariot driver and Horses competing an Aphobates Contest Athens. An apobates contest is in which chariots were drawn by teams of four horses, driven by a charioteer and carried an armed warrior. As the chariot raced along the course of approximately 700 metres, the warrior had to dismount periodically, run alongside and then remount, before finally jumping off to dash for the finish line. H: 37 cm W: 82 cm D: 2 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Greco Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Very small chip on rear which is not visible on display as shown in pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop s Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9286245591632

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