Horse 14, Brontë

Containers:
Box 2
Physical description:
A large ceramic horse figurine that stands attentively on all four feet. Details of the mane, tail, and hooves are included in the molding. The figurine stands on a rectangular base that acts as a pedestal. It appears to form a matched set with Horse 39. Inscribed on the bottom of the base: "To Uncle James / Branch Cabell / from / John [and] Robert / May he live long / Xmas 1936 14. Horse 14. Brontë. In Greek mythology, one of the horses which drew the chariot of Helios the Sun god. Gift from Tutankhamen, Lord of the Two Lands.
Dimensions:
12 x 3 x 13 cm

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Branch Cabell Library
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 842003
901 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-2003
Contact for questions and access:
POC: SCA Staff
Phone: (804) 828-1108
Fax: (804) 828-0151
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open to research.
Parent terms of access:
There are no restrictions.