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A stylized, bright red figurine of a horse on a white base. It has painted details in yellow, green, and black on its face, neck, and back.
Painted Horse
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Painted Horse

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th Century
Place of originBengal, India, Asia
MediumPainted Terracotta
Dimensions7 1/4 x 5 x 2 1/16 in. (18.4 x 12.7 x 5.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.191
Collections
Visual DescriptionA stylized, bright red figurine of a horse on a white base. It has painted details in yellow, green, and black on its face, neck, and back.
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