Horse 49, Skinfaxi

A sturdy, medium-sized horse figurine. It is painted grey with darker grey speckles, mane, forelock, tail and hooves. The molding depicts ribs on both sides of the abdomen. The animal stands equally on all four legs. "China" is painted on the underside to indicate the country of manufacture.49. Skinfaxi. In the Prose Edda, the bright horse of Dagg, or Day. From its mane was shed light over the earth and the heavens.Exhibit label:SKINFAXI, THE HORSE OF DAG.A gift from His Excellency George Washington.—The Sixteenth Letter in Ladies and Gentlemen.