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Horse 14, Brontë

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A large ceramic horse figurine that stands attentively on all four feet. Details of the mane, tail, and hooves are included in the molding. The figurine stands on a rectangular base that acts as a pedestal. It appears to form a matched set with Horse 39. Inscribed on the bottom of the base: "To Uncle James / Branch Cabell / from / John & Robert / May he live long / Xmas 1936 Horse 14. Brontë. In Greek mythology, one of the horses which drew the chariot of Helios the Sun god.Gift from Tutankhamen, Lord of the Two Lands.

Source: VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)

Language: English

Topic: Cultural and Mythological Studies

Subfield: General Arts and Humanities

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7153691286

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