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:
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James Branch Cabell LibraryVirginia Commonwealth UniversityP.O. Box 842003901 Park AvenueRichmond, VA 23284-2003
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: SCA StaffEmail: libjbcsca@vcu.eduPhone: (804) 828-1108Fax: (804) 828-0151
- Parent restrictions:
- The collection is open to research.
- Parent terms of access:
- There are no restrictions.