Royal throne leg with equestrian warrior Eastern India, Odisha 17th century This remarkable ivory sculpture is one of a set of four throne legs, now dispersed. Like its companions, it is distinguished by its superb sculptural quality. The equestrian warrior is seen in dynamic action, the spectacular rearing horse and his princely rider moving as one in ferocious combat. The royal rider displays a large sectarian forehead mark (tilka) that proclaims his devotion to Vishnu. View more. Royal throne leg with equestrian warrior. Eastern India, Odisha. 17th century. Ivory with traces of polychrome a
Royal throne leg with equestrian warrior Eastern India, Odisha 17th century This remarkable ivory sculpture is one of a set of four throne legs, now dispersed. Like its companions, it is distinguished by its superb sculptural quality. The equestrian warrior is seen in dynamic action, the spectacular rearing horse and his princely rider moving as one in ferocious combat. The royal rider displays a large sectarian forehead mark (tilka) that proclaims his devotion to Vishnu. View more. Royal throne leg with equestrian warrior. Eastern India, Odisha. 17th century. Ivory with traces of polychrome and iron armature. Ivories
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