Horse 1, Abaster

A small glazed ceramic horse figurine painted a single brown color with the exception of the grey-white rear hooves that do not appear to have been glazed. The horse is depicted standing upright and looking slightly to the left as if preparing to move. The right front leg has been broken off.1. Abaster. In Greek mythology, one of the horses of Pluto, lord of the infernal regions.Exhibit label:ABASTER, THE HORSE OF PLUTO.A gift from Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Adelantado of Florida.—The First Gentlemen [sic] of America.