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The Priests Blessing the Tartars Horses, Manners & Customs of Nations  -  - 1813
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The Priests Blessing the Tartars Horses, Manners & Customs of Nations

Date1813
TechniqueCopper Engraving
CategoryGenre (Social Life)
SourcePrinted for R.Phillips No.71 St.Pauls Church Yard-A General View of the Manners Customs and Curiosities of Nations by Richard Phillips

Description

Horses were very important to the Turkish and Tatar people throughout history. Horses were loved, blessed and respected. In fact, stories, legends, epics and poems were written about horses. In the engraving, priests of all religions blessed the horses of the Tatar horses for their health.