Completed Mongolian horse archer, 13-14 century. 54mm

[igorkordyukov]

Dear friends and colleagues! I present a photo of my last project. It is the first figure in the project from three Mongolian horseback riders. The figure is sculpted in the single copy for the private collector.
Yours faithfully.

 

[Helm]

Igor fantastic work again I hope we can see this painted mate.
Steve

 

[BobLff257]

Like it, like it, like it.

Rob

 

[Tommys War]

Love your work Igor, wonderful.

 

[Zlobov Sergey]

Игорь, с удовольствием повторюсь - прекрасный всадник !

 

[Hart]

Хорошая работа, Игорь!

 

[FigureLover]

Oh I wish this was coming out as a kit, it is stunning!!!
Ben

 

[Einion]

Some fantastic sculpting on the figure Igor, Браво. Out of curiosity, did the customer request the type of horse?

Einion

 

[megroot]

It's a shame that this one is not being commercialised.

Marc

 

[Merryweather]

Awesome sculpt! I would have expected the horse to be a bit more like a pony, but I love the dynamic animation-I am in awe of your talent, Igor.

 

[igorkordyukov]

Warm thanks for an appreciation of my work, dear friends!
Einion,Merryweather- yes, the type of a horse was discussed with the customer. I hold the opinion that "similar to a pony" horses at Mongols - a historical stamp. They less hardy and high-speed, than European and Arab breeds. They physically couldn't overcome those distances which are attributed by it. But it is my personal opinion.

 

[Einion]

Einion,Merryweather- yes, the type of a horse was discussed with the customer. I hold the opinion that "similar to a pony" horses at Mongols - a historical stamp. They less hardy and high-speed, than European and Arab breeds. They physically couldn't overcome those distances which are attributed by it. But it is my personal opinion.

Less hardy? They were renowned for their ability to cover great distances on poor fodder. They still are too, so we don't have to accept historical accounts on faith

Genghis Khan and his descendents could not have conquered and ruled the largest land empire in world history without their diminutive but extremely hardy steeds. In some respects, these Mongolian ponies resembled what is now known as Prezwalski’s horse. Mongols held these horses in highest regard and accorded them great spiritual significance.​

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Morris Rossabi, Columbia University​

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Einion

 

[igorkordyukov]

Thanks for information,Einion .
As I told earlier, this is my personal opinion.

 

[balder]

Beautiful sculpt. I have to agree with Merryweather and Einion about the horse though.

Gerald

 

[igorkordyukov]

Thanks for comment, Gerald!

 

[Lukalex]

Beautiful sculpt, Igor!!!

 

[igorkordyukov]

Thanks a lot, Алексей!

 

[T50]

Awesome sculpting!!!

 

[igorkordyukov]

Thanks, Taesung!

 

[Diegoff]

What a beauty, Igor!