Horse 37, Passetruel, or Passe Brewell
A small glazed ceramic horse figurine with mane, forelock and tail texture represented in the molding. Hair is grey, while the horse's body color is turquoise, a fanciful color not found in nature. The legs are thin and delicate as the horse stand upright with its head turned slightly to the left and it's right front leg resting on its toe. Similar in style to Horse 23.37. Passetruel, or Passe Brewell. In Arthurian legends, the horse of Sir Tristra of Lyonesse.Exhibit label:PASSETRUEL, THE HORSE OF TRISTRAM OF LYONESSE.A gift from Volmar the Drunken Liar.—"The Book of Volmar" in Smith.
Publication Details
- Journal
- VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)
- Published
- 2026-04-10
- Primary Topic
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Type
- article
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