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Sublime & Ancient (circa 1850) finely carved Marwari horse head from Rajasthan, India.
It has retained its original colors. Exceptional patina!
A metal mount allows it to be hung on a wall.

The Marwari is a breed of horses originating from the Mârvar region in India (Jodhpur). It is easily recognizable and widely renowned for its crescent-shaped ears.

Teak horse heads adorned the entrance doors of traditional houses in pairs.

Dimensions 26 x 6.5 x 12 cm

Antique dealer specializing in Asian arts; my positive rating is 100%. I only sell antique objects acquired on-site during my many travels. These are by no means reproductions.

To allow you to appreciate the object's quality, I have included numerous photos taken from various angles. These photos are an integral part of the description.

Carefully packaged, this item will be delivered to you by bpost Belgium.

Sublime & Ancienne (vers 1850) tête de cheval marwari finement sculptée provenant du Rajasthan, Inde.
Elle a conservé ses couleurs d'origine. Patine exceptionnelle!
Une fixation métallique permet de l'accrocher à un mur.

Le Marwari est une race de chevaux originaire de la région de Mârvar en Inde (Jodhpur). Il est facilement reconnaissable et très largement réputé pour ses oreilles en croissant de lune.

Les têtes de chevaux en teck ornaient par paire les portes d'entrée des maisons traditionnelles.

Dimensions 26 x 6.5 x 12 cm

Antiquaire spécialisé en arts asiatiques, mon taux d'appréciation positif est de 100%. Je ne vends que des objets anciens acquis sur place au cours de mes nombreux voyages. Ce ne sont en aucun cas des reproductions.

Afin de vous permettre d'apprécier la qualité de l'objet, je joins de nombreuses photos prises sous divers angles. Ces photos font partie intégrante de la description.

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Sublime & Antique Horse Head - Wood - India - 19th century

Good condition - 26 cm

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Sublime & Ancient Marwari horse head, carved in wood from Rajasthan, India, dating to the 19th century, with dimensions 26 × 6.5 × 12 cm and a metal wall-mounting fixing in good condition.

Sublime & Antique Horse Head - Wood - India - 19th century

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Sublime & Ancient Marwari horse head, carved in wood from Rajasthan, India, dating to the 19th century, with dimensions 26 × 6.5 × 12 cm and a metal wall-mounting fixing in good condition.

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