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Details of the decoration

The head and hands of the woman are made of ivory, the hairdo - of ink, the earrings and the horse bridle - of coral beads, the horse tail and main - of silver wire. The flower on the collar is inlayed with kingfisher feather. The dress of the rider and the horse cover are engraved and enameled. The toy is silvered and some parts are gilded.

 

 

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