Roman marble horses from a sarcophagus - discussed by Charis Tyndall, director at Charles Ede

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Three marble horses from a an ancient Roman sarcophagus, dated to the 2nd century AD, are presented by Charis Tyndall of Charles Ede in the Mayfair gallery in London. The horses belonged the Titan moon goddess Selene, and are carved with dynamism, in a series of kinetic poses. The surface retains its original polish, the breaks show the crystalline nature of the luminous marble, and areas of rootilation and incrustation point to its burial in the earth.