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Khandoba and Mhalsi on Horseback

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Khandoba and Mhalsi on Horseback, bronze sculpture of a man and woman on a horse standing on a rectangular base with an open latticework design, set against a gray background. The man is seated behind the woman, holding her waist with his proper right hand. She holds a flower in her proper right hand and an unidentifiable object in her proper left hand. Both are adorned in traditional jewelry and clothing, with crowns on their heads. The horse has its head turned to the left and a decorated saddle.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Brass
Culture
India (Maharasthra)
Dimensions
600 × 499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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