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the Precious Horse

A splendid, antique, 19th Century tsakli painting in mineral pigments and gold depicting one of the 7 Precious Possessions of the Chakravartin - the Precious Horse. He travels fast and tirelessly, and is adorned with the gold trappings of the gods. He is described as being the blue black colour of the peacock's neck, and he has the ability to traverse all of the continents in an instant. His tireless hooves are silent, light and unfaltering as he carries the Chakravartin. He often bears the Precious Jewel on his saddle, representing the spreading of auspicious blessings throughout the Chakravartin's realm - for wherever it travels it brings all of its divine qualities in its wake. Single line of text beneath the red syllble to the reverse. 9.8 x 11.2cm


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