Temple horse, India.
€900,00
- Temple horse decorated with stamped brass ornaments, solid wood body, brass or bronze head.
- These horses, often referred to as “temple toys”, must have been mounted on boards with small wheels, and were offerings to the gods, deposited in the temple.
- North India, early 20th century.
- In good condition, normal oxidation marks (greyish patina).
- Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau.
- Sold with certificate of origin.
- W 64 CM X D 15 X H 71 CM
- H saddle 49 CM
- Find out more about the life and works of Claude de Marteau? https://www.thecdmcollection.be/
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