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A stylized brass horse with a long, curved neck and tall ears. A large loop extends from its mouth to its chest, and the body has textured markings.
Votive Horse
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Votive Horse

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions4 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (10.5 x 7.9 x 3.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.294
Collections
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