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A small brass sculpture of a horse on a rectangular reddish-brown base. The figure features stylized details, including a harness around the neck and bands near the feet.
Toy horse
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Toy horse

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions7 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (18.4 x 13.3 x 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.134
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