Old Indian Temple Horse (Temple Toy) with Rider - Bronze, Brass - India - 19th - 20th century

Ancient Indian Temple Horseman (Temple Toy) with Rider - Solid Bronze - 19th/20th Century Exquisite and heavy traditional Indian equestrian sculpture, popularly known as a "temple toy" (Temple Toy or Ghora Rath). This beautiful piece depicts a rider or warrior on a finely adorned steed, supported by four functional pierced wheels. The piece stands out notably for its high-quality solid casting (not hollow), as evidenced by its imposing weight of 1.770 kg. It was handmade using the millennia-old lost-wax casting technique, which gives a unique character to the intricate details engraved on the horse’s reins, saddle, and tack. It retains a gorgeous deep dark patina and a highly decorative collectible piece, ideal for enthusiasts of folk art and Asian antiquities. The rider remains intact. • Origin: India • Material: Bronze / Heavy, solid brass • Era: Late 19th - Early 20th Century • Dimensions: 18 cm (Height) x 18 cm (Length) x 12 cm (Width) approximately • Weight: 1.770 kg • Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with natural wear and patina appropriate to its age. Functional wheel mechanism. Naturally golden-hued due to natural aging.