Vintage Terracotta Raja on Horse, India (11295GAK) $145
$145.00
H: 9.125″ W: 6.125″ D: 3.5″ |FREE SHIPPING
This charming colorful terracotta image represents a crowned mustached raja – an Indian King, prince, noble or dignitary – with an elaborate high crown and sumptuous jewelry draped over his chest riding an elegant and well-muscled rearing horse with its front right leg in the air, a common theme in Indian art. The decorative garlands around the horse’s neck, green plants, and ground over which the horse and rider glide, long arching horse tail, the twist of the raja’s body so he faces forward, and other aspects of the piece add dramatic energy. Made from bivalve moulds that are hand luted and painted, no two images are identical.
Description
Earthenware terracotta pottery has played a significant role in the cultural, religious and artistic traditions of India for centuries. Indian terracotta images are considered spiritual, mystical and auspicious as Hindus believe terracotta incorporates the five natural elements of air, fire, earth, water and metal. Made with a bivalve mould that is hand luted and hand painted, these Folk-Art figures are made in the likeness of Hindu religious figures, soldiers, animals, and others and are important in rural India where they are seen as wishes for a better life and are considered a significant part of Indian-Folk-and-Cultural-Art.
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Additional information
| Weight | 6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 9 × 8 in |
| Place of Origin | India |
| Period | Antique/Vintage (1910-1980) |
| Date | 1920-1940 |
| Dimensions (inches) | Ht: 9.5” W: 6.5” D: 4” |
| Dimensions (metric) | H: 24.13cm W: 16.51cm D: 10.16cm |
| Weight | 2 lbs 1 oz |
| Materials and Technique | Earthenware |
| Condition | Very good, no repairs/restorations (see description). |
| Item Number | 11295GAK |
