Tombstone with Horse and Rider

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Object/Title: Tombstone with Horse and Rider
Type: Relief
Provenance
Findspot: Greece, Athens
Abstract: Marble tombstone depicting a horse, horseman and attendant with an inscription.
Physical Location: British Museum
URL: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_objec...
Measurements: H: 81.28 cm ; W: 45.72 cm
Description: Dates to c. 350 BCE. The inscription reads 'After many pleasant sports with my companions I, who sprang from earth, am earth once more. I am Aristokles son of Menon'.
Bibliography: British Museum. “tombstone.” The British Museum Collections Online. Accessed November 22, 2017. http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_objec...
Access Condition: Attributed to the Trustees of the British Museum under the license CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
Creative Commons: CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
Name: Trustees of the British Museum
Role: Photographer
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Related Search Terms: Marble
Tombstone
Horse
Animal
Athlete
Sport
Date: 4th c. BCE