Indian Children's Carousel Horse

Pale as old cream, and it has clearly galloped through a few decades.

Gujarat, India, is the origin of this children’s carousel horse, made in wood and pigment in the 19th or 20th century. Carved horses of this sort were commonly built for fairground rides and as toys, and the plain, upright stance is typical of the type. The head is turned slightly and carried high, with a long neck and a gentle muzzle. Chalky off-white paint covers the body and has flaked in patches, with dark hooves and a dark tail showing the wood beneath.

About 25 inches tall. A painted horse on the shelf, no stable required.