A Cypriot Bichrome-Ware Terracotta Horse and Rider, circa 7th Century B.C.

the horse of attenuated form with triangular legs, hooked tail, long neck, and forward-pointing crested mane, the rider clasping the mane with both hands and gazing up, the details in black and red pigment.

acquired in 1975, probably in Switzerland

Very good, minor losses to paint, front half of head of horse of slightly different color clay yet does not fluoresce under UV light
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For related examples see Morris, Art of Ancient Cyprus, p. 209.