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The Collection of Alfred E. Mirsky, sold to benefit the graduate student program of The Rockefeller University
A polychrome wood head of horse
INDIA, RAJASTHAN, 18TH CENTURY
Details
A polychrome wood head of horse
India, Rajasthan, 18th century
Naturalistically modeled with heavy-lidded round eyes and deeply carved flaring nostrils, dressed in a bridle with a diamond design, the lips pulled back to expose the bit clamped between grinning teeth, with remains of polychromy overall
17¼ in. (44 cm.) long
India, Rajasthan, 18th century
Naturalistically modeled with heavy-lidded round eyes and deeply carved flaring nostrils, dressed in a bridle with a diamond design, the lips pulled back to expose the bit clamped between grinning teeth, with remains of polychromy overall
17¼ in. (44 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in the 1960s
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is being sold for an organization which holds a State of New York Exempt Organization Certificate.