Bronze Utsava Murti Horse From Karnataka - 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent

Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers

Handcrafted from sturdy teak

Condition: Excellent condition with natural variations and character from reclaimed wood

Made from old elm and poplar

most experts believe that true porcelain -which also originated in China - didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty (202 BC to 220 AD)

Bronze Utsava Murti Horse From Karnataka - 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potentThis rare Indian bronze horse figure is most likely a procession image or Utsav Murti. Utsava Murti were portable festival images carried through the steets. The horse is a manifestation of Khandoba (a fearsome avatar of Lord Shiva). Khandoba (or Mallana in Andhra Pradesh) is manifest by the presence of his horse. After the festival, the figure would have returned to the temple. The horse has a central hole where a pole would have been affixed.