Figure of Horse Rider

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Figure of Horse Rider

Accession No : 87/7305

This is a figure of horse rider. The rider is depicted as a warrior wearing a cap. He is holding a sword in his right hand and a rein in his left hand. The horse is depicted in stylistic form. Reticulated designs and other designs have been made on the body of the horse.


Source

  • RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
  • CollectionMuseum Collection

Provenance

  • CountryIndia
  • StateOdisha

Period

  • Start DateMid 20th century

Condition

  • ConditionAverage
  • Action NoteSlightly Damaged

Contributor

  • Community / TribeKondh

Dimensions

  • Weight (GRMS)0.00

Description

  • DescriptionThis is a figure of horse rider. The rider is depicted as a warrior wearing a cap. He is holding a sword in his right hand and a rein in his left hand. The horse is depicted in stylistic form. Reticulated designs and other designs have been made on the body of the horse.
  • Inscription/Markings No
  • ReferenceS.D. Trivedi, U.C. Dwivedi, ed. Metallic Art of India. New Delhi: Sharda Publishing House, 2009.
  • KeywordHorse, Rider, Warrior, Cap, Sword