The Archaic Period in classic Greek art is known for its simplified forms, expressive abstractions and their grace. An influence from Egypt's monumental temple statues can often be found in these forms as well.
Small figures such as this were either religious symbols or used in other ceremonies.

This work is based on "Attic bronze horse" (https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/attic-bronze-horse-537ea05e9a8c47bb9ff0e...) by T.Koeniger (https://sketchfab.com/3D-hannover) licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)