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bottom, between which are triangular spaces of alternate red and brown. Hole pierced in
the base, as if for suspension. Broken across the base, and reset.
260. Gray terra cotta. Height, y/2 inches. Found at Temple of Apollo Hylates,
near Curium.
Fragment of a figure of somewhat the same description as No. 261. Helmet with central
top, curving forwards, and two minor pieces diverging upwards from the sides—all three broken
away at the tips. Cheek and chin protectors very prominent, in the shape of flaps from the back
of the head, fastened at the chin. Shield round, with female head, probably of Medusa, in relief,
surrounded by a braided wreath, which passes behind the front hair at top, and is tied in a
bow under the chin. Originally colored red throughout, but apparently in varying shades, or
with tones of another color. A large portion of the right arm, and small portions of the edge of
the shield, broken away ; all the lower parts of the figure, from the waist down, wanting.
261. Red terra cotta. Height, 8 inches. Found at Temple of Apollo Hylates, near Curium.
Figure of bearded mounted warrior, with crested helmet; round shield on the left arm ;
right arm nearly all broken away, but the stump indicating that it was uplifted to hurl a weapon.
Helmet with forward-bending crest and front portion all in one piece ; neck-protector behind, and
chin-strap in front. Shield showing the head of Medusa in relief, inside a rim whose surface is
a little lower.
Horse ; the head bold, but rude, with exaggerated forelock. The whole figure formerly
colored red. Traces of trappings on the horse, and of decoration throughout, in some ill-defined
color—either light brown or light red. Right arm and leg of horseman, with right hind leg, part
of tail and of left foreleg, broken away.
262. Red terra cotta; exterior now gray. Height, 4% inches. Found at Dali.
Fragment of figure of a warrior, with cylindrical body. Top of helmet, or cap, curving
forward, but its tip broken away; heavy rolled brim about the front and sides. On the left arm
a large round shield made of a disk raised a little higher than the broad rim. Features and
beard moulded. Traces of red color here and there. Right arm, lower part of the body, and
the greater part of the shield, broken away,
bottom, between which are triangular spaces of alternate red and brown. Hole pierced in
the base, as if for suspension. Broken across the base, and reset.
260. Gray terra cotta. Height, y/2 inches. Found at Temple of Apollo Hylates,
near Curium.
Fragment of a figure of somewhat the same description as No. 261. Helmet with central
top, curving forwards, and two minor pieces diverging upwards from the sides—all three broken
away at the tips. Cheek and chin protectors very prominent, in the shape of flaps from the back
of the head, fastened at the chin. Shield round, with female head, probably of Medusa, in relief,
surrounded by a braided wreath, which passes behind the front hair at top, and is tied in a
bow under the chin. Originally colored red throughout, but apparently in varying shades, or
with tones of another color. A large portion of the right arm, and small portions of the edge of
the shield, broken away ; all the lower parts of the figure, from the waist down, wanting.
261. Red terra cotta. Height, 8 inches. Found at Temple of Apollo Hylates, near Curium.
Figure of bearded mounted warrior, with crested helmet; round shield on the left arm ;
right arm nearly all broken away, but the stump indicating that it was uplifted to hurl a weapon.
Helmet with forward-bending crest and front portion all in one piece ; neck-protector behind, and
chin-strap in front. Shield showing the head of Medusa in relief, inside a rim whose surface is
a little lower.
Horse ; the head bold, but rude, with exaggerated forelock. The whole figure formerly
colored red. Traces of trappings on the horse, and of decoration throughout, in some ill-defined
color—either light brown or light red. Right arm and leg of horseman, with right hind leg, part
of tail and of left foreleg, broken away.
262. Red terra cotta; exterior now gray. Height, 4% inches. Found at Dali.
Fragment of figure of a warrior, with cylindrical body. Top of helmet, or cap, curving
forward, but its tip broken away; heavy rolled brim about the front and sides. On the left arm
a large round shield made of a disk raised a little higher than the broad rim. Features and
beard moulded. Traces of red color here and there. Right arm, lower part of the body, and
the greater part of the shield, broken away,