The attached photo features a horse rider pointing forward a spear held in his right hand. He is naked except for his boots and his mantle. Another man stands behind the cavalier trying to restrain his hound. The men's heads are disproportionately large, and the horse's legs are too short. Aside from proportions, the sculpture is impeccable. The remaining fragment likely belongs to a classical sarcophagus, and the prey was probably on the lost continuation of the scene on the other side.
Provenance: ?
Dimensions: ?
Substance: marble.
Era: Roman.
Photo credit: Dick Osseman (Wikimedia) April 3rd, 2009.
Collection of the National Museum of Damascus (garden).
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