Royal throne leg with equestrian warrior

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This remarkable ivory sculpture is one of a set of four throne legs, now dispersed. Like its companions, it is distinguished by its superb sculptural quality. The equestrian warrior is seen in dynamic action, the spectacular rearing horse and his princely rider moving as one in ferocious combat. The royal rider displays a large sectarian forehead mark (tilka) that proclaims his devotion to Vishnu.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art