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SOULPTUEES FROM THE MAUSOLEUM. 123
Asiatic warrior over one of his enemies. Whether one
of the princes of the race of Hecatomnos or a mythical
personage is here represented cannot be determined.
The upper jaw and nose of a horse (1046, 1) found near
this torso may have belonged to it. In that case, the
mouth of the horse must have been represented open, and
bis nostrils distended with rage, as would be characteristic
of a horse in a battle-scene.
Notwithstanding the great mutilation which this torso
has received, it must be considered an admirable example
of ancient sculpture. The body of the horse is a master-
piece of modelling, the rearing movement affects the whole
frame. Equal skill is shown in the representation of the
firm but easy seat of the rider.
In the treatment of the surface this torso forms an
interesting contrast to the horses from the chariot group,
being highly wrought, as if for close inspection. It is,
however, nowhere polished, but shows the last work of the
tool. Several of the pieces broken off the hind-quarters
were found in the course of the excavations in a garden
wall a few feet distant from the spot where the torso was
lying. Of these fragments five are now rejoined in their
original positions. Under the belly of the horse, as
under those of the chariot group, has been an oblong
marble support, which at its junction with the body
measured 14 inches by 11 inches.
Height, 3 feet 9 inches; length, 7 feet. Newton, Travels and
Discoveries, II., pi. 4; Hist. Disc. II., p. 218; Overbeck, Gr. Plastik,
4th ed., II., p. 103; Brunn, Denkmaelci; No. 71; Collignon, II.,
p. 335; Mitchell, Selections, pi. 9.
1046. Fragments, probably from equestrian group :—
1. Nose and upper jaw of horse; on a separate fragment,
part of chin and lower jaw.
2- Half the right foru-hoof of a horse; the leg must have
been raised from the ground.
Asiatic warrior over one of his enemies. Whether one
of the princes of the race of Hecatomnos or a mythical
personage is here represented cannot be determined.
The upper jaw and nose of a horse (1046, 1) found near
this torso may have belonged to it. In that case, the
mouth of the horse must have been represented open, and
bis nostrils distended with rage, as would be characteristic
of a horse in a battle-scene.
Notwithstanding the great mutilation which this torso
has received, it must be considered an admirable example
of ancient sculpture. The body of the horse is a master-
piece of modelling, the rearing movement affects the whole
frame. Equal skill is shown in the representation of the
firm but easy seat of the rider.
In the treatment of the surface this torso forms an
interesting contrast to the horses from the chariot group,
being highly wrought, as if for close inspection. It is,
however, nowhere polished, but shows the last work of the
tool. Several of the pieces broken off the hind-quarters
were found in the course of the excavations in a garden
wall a few feet distant from the spot where the torso was
lying. Of these fragments five are now rejoined in their
original positions. Under the belly of the horse, as
under those of the chariot group, has been an oblong
marble support, which at its junction with the body
measured 14 inches by 11 inches.
Height, 3 feet 9 inches; length, 7 feet. Newton, Travels and
Discoveries, II., pi. 4; Hist. Disc. II., p. 218; Overbeck, Gr. Plastik,
4th ed., II., p. 103; Brunn, Denkmaelci; No. 71; Collignon, II.,
p. 335; Mitchell, Selections, pi. 9.
1046. Fragments, probably from equestrian group :—
1. Nose and upper jaw of horse; on a separate fragment,
part of chin and lower jaw.
2- Half the right foru-hoof of a horse; the leg must have
been raised from the ground.