Horse 47, Sharatz

A medium-sized glazed horse figurine with its front right hoof raised as if preparing to step forward. The body is a fanciful turquoise color painted with a pattern of black flower-like cruciform designs. The tail, mane, forelock and hooves are also painted black. "China" is painted underneath to indicate country of manufacture. 47. Sharatz. The horse of King Marko, the chief legendary hero of Serbian folk lore. Sharatz and Marko are reputed to be slumbering in a cave upon Mount Urvina, from which they will both return to liberate Serbia, when once Sharatz has finished eating the bales of hay stored up in this cavern as its fodder.Exhibit label:SHERATZ [sic], THE HORSE OF KING MARCO [sic] OF SERBIA.A gift from Smirt, the Master of Gods.—Smirt.