Horse 35, Ocyrrhoë

Containers:
Box 4
Physical description:
A very large ceramic horse figurine with a matte finish. The figure stands forcefully on four legs with the front legs completely rigid and the back legs slightly extended behind as if to emphasize the muscles in its hindquarters. The head is positioned in alignment with the rigid front legs to emphasize strength and nobility. The tail is curled up in a knot. 35. Ocyrrhoë. According to the of Ovid, a nymph who was a daughter of the famous pedagogic centaur Chiron; and who talked so freely concerning Jupiter that the offended deity transformed her into a mare. A gift from Ettarre la Beale, the Witch-Woman.
Dimensions:
12 x 4 x 20 cm

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Branch Cabell Library
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 842003
901 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-2003
Contact for questions and access:
POC: SCA Staff
Phone: (804) 828-1108
Fax: (804) 828-0151
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open to research.
Parent terms of access:
There are no restrictions.