I went to Prague over 20 years ago. Back then it was quiet with no stag or hen parties and had the atmosphere of a fairy tale. I stumbled on a tiny toy shop which had a cabinet of exquisite lead figures and animals. Although I wanted the whole cabinet I could only afford one: so I chose this wonderful circus horse. This shell fits perfectly under the horse's hoof, although I did tweak the perspective slightly as I thought the shapes fitted together better that way.