{"id":15787,"date":"2026-02-16T13:34:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T13:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=15787"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:35:47","slug":"geometric-horse-idol-11-cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/product\/geometric-horse-idol-11-cm\/","title":{"rendered":"Geometric Horse Idol 11 cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"540\">This striking horse idol belongs to the Greek Geometric period (circa 900\u2013700 BCE), a formative era in ancient Greek art marked by stylization, symmetry, and rhythmic ornamentation. Such figures were commonly produced in regions including Attica and the Peloponnese, where horse imagery symbolized status, nobility, and martial prestige.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"960\">The horse\u2019s elongated neck, arched stance, and simplified anatomy reflect the disciplined geometric aesthetic of the era. Its surface is enriched with finely incised spiral and curvilinear motifs\u2014decorative elements that echo the broader visual language of Geometric art. These swirling ornaments were not merely decorative; they conveyed harmony, continuity, and order, central ideals in early Greek visual culture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1246\">Horse idols of this type were often dedicated in sanctuaries, placed in graves as elite offerings, or used as votive objects to honor deities associated with warfare and protection. 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