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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Kronos, Aug 17, 2019.

  1. Kronos

    Kronos Well-Known Member

    Picked up this neat looking piece today. While researching, I noticed there are a boatload of reproductions/fakes out there. I was able to find many with horses and riders, but nothing quiet like this, which I hope is a good thing. (might be newer, but not mass produced and sold on aliexpress at least).

    I thought the way they did the back legs for the horse was interesting. There seems to be a spike/hammer at the front also which is kinda different.

    From India, I think. Any guess as to age? Thanks for looking.

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  3. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    Found this on a stock photo site. They often get these kind of pics from government museums (such as the met), but I couldn't track this down as being from anywhere else.

    "Metal Art of India Artistic Betel Nut Cutter or Sarota made of Brass depicting rider and horse"

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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Very nice, Kronos. I agree, Indian. The horse ones usually are.
     
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  5. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Nice!
    For age... As @Jivvy found another exactly same except for the color, I suspect repro:rolleyes:
     
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