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Alternative Title
Kalki
Description
A molded metal horse figurine with a worn chrome finish. The figure stands on four legs in a pose of attentive rest. The forelock, mane and tail are textured. A band around the horse may represent a surcingle. There is no other tack.
31. Kalki. In Hindu mythology, the tenth and oncoming avatar of Vishnu, when he will appear in the form of a silver-colored stallion to cleanse the world of all wickedness.
Exhibit label:
KALKI.
A gift from Gerald Musgrave, Esq., of Lichfield and the Marches of Antan.
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height in cm)
6 x 2 x 7
Personal Name Subject
Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958
Topical Subject
Horses; Figurines; Hinduism; Vishnu (Hindu deity)
City/Location
Richmond (Va.)
Genre
figures (representations)
Type
Physical Object
Digital Format
image/jpg
Language
eng
Rights Statement URL
Rights
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Collection
James Branch Cabell Horse Figurine Collection
Source
Horse 31, Kalki, James Branch Cabell Horse Figurine collection, M 377, Box 4, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University.
File Name
m377_i031.jpg