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Toy in the Shape of a Rider and Two Horses on Wheels
Unknown4th century A.D.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
The toy takes the form of a rider standing in a container supported by two horses. The entire assemblage rests on four wheels, which are held in place with wooden dowels. The axles run through holes in the horses' legs and into the center of each wheel. The exterior faces of the rider and his horses are painted horses are painted.
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Details
- Title: Toy in the Shape of a Rider and Two Horses on Wheels
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 4th century A.D.
- Location Created: Egypt
- Physical Dimensions: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.)
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Wood
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 82.AI.76.22
- Culture: Romano-Egyptian
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Implements (Object Genre)
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