Horse 45, Ruksh
- Containers:
- Box 1
- Physical description:
- A small glazed ceramic horse figurine in a deep emerald green. The horse raises its right front hoof and stands on the other three legs. Its head is turned slightly to the left. The left ear has been chipped. 45. Ruksh. The horse of Rustam, the Persian hero, famous in legend and commemorated by Matthew Arnold in , in which poem Ruksh is described at considerable length. Exhibit label: RUKSH,THE HORSE RUSTAM. A gift from Alfgar, King of Ecben.
- Dimensions:
- 5.5 x 2 x 5 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.