Peri riding a composite horse, India, probably Deccan, 19th century Gouache, gold and silver on paper depicting a richly dressed winged peri riding a composite horse whose body is made up of a multitude of entangled animal and human species. Her mount is preceded by a white div, and behind the horse walks another peri dressed in white and raising a morshal flycatcher above her head. In the foreground, a body of water floating with water lilies, while the horizon is marked by architectural structures and wooded hills. Mounted on an album page with a gold floral border and margin on a blue and red background respectively. Framed. Painting size: 22 x 15.3 cm; overall size: 29.2 x 22.8 cm Small stains, small polychromy breaks, slight mending.