Hand-Painted Vintage Indian Wood Horse Figurine

This is a medium-sized decorative figurine of a horse, likely crafted in India. It is constructed from solid wood with a gesso or plaster-based primer layer and finished with hand-painted polychrome decoration. The base color is an antiqued off-white, featuring an ornate painted saddle in green with yellow scrolling floral patterns. The horse is further adorned with festive red and green dashed patterns along its neck to simulate a mane, and decorative red tassels or swags painted onto its hindquarters. The head is detailed with a brown painted bridle and large, expressive eyes typical of Rajasthani folk art styles. The hooves are painted solid black. Notably, the surface shows significant intentional distressing and crazing to create an aged appearance, though genuine wear is visible along the edges of the ears, tail, and hooves where the wood substrate is exposed. The craftsmanship reflects a folk-art aesthetic rather than high-fine realism. While it mimics antique artifacts, the construction and paint style suggest it is a late 20th-century decorative export piece. The condition is generally good, with the patina and surface cracking appearing to be a mix of design choice and mild shelf wear.