Nepalese Brass Horse & Rider

A rider stretched thin, a horse that knows the way.

This horse and rider is brass from West Nepal, dated to the late 19th or early 20th century. Small cast metal horsemen are commonly made across the Himalaya as votive or household figures, though the specific meaning varies. The horse is stout, with a lifted tail and upturned ears, its legs short and slightly splayed. The rider is a tall, narrow shape with a long neck, rising from the saddle. The metal is dark and rough, with traces of earthy residue.

About 5 inches tall. Small, dark and full of momentum.