Sculptural version of the 'horse head'  belonging to the   archeological Roman figure "Galloping Horse". It was found on May 23, 1924, on the Hill of Calvary in Merida. The original dates from the 1st century  and is currently at the National Museum of Roman Art. Excellent figure of galloping horse in the Velasquez style. It must have formed part of an important work.  It's in a  galloping position, leaning on hind legs. The sculpture is missing the left hind leg and half of the right side. The tail and much of the front two feet are also missing. It is wearing headgear. On the back it has a big hole and indicates that it would have once  had a rider.  The mane is short .Both the size and beauty of this piece indicate that it formed part of an important work. The horse was a subject of great inspiration. The material used in the sculpture is bronze and the sculptural technique is modeling and lost-wax casting.