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Artist name:

Indian



Artwork title:

Human figure riding animal


Description: Small alabaster sculpture; human figure, top half of body facing forward; wearing a long robe; crown-like headdress; holding a sceptre in his left hand; right arm raised; riding an animal. Figure and animal are partially painted in gold and black; frame painted in red with gold borders. Body and face of animal are striped so it is probably a tiger?

Artwork date(s): 19th century
Artwork type: Eastern Collection
Medium: alabaster, paint
Measurements: H:125
Accession number: 454

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