Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Trays Print size:

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Woods used are elm

time-worn patina

This large reproduction brass Chola style Shiva Nataraja was made in the late 20th century and is an unusually good example

Metal Candle Holder

Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Trays Print size:This colourful and characterful Indian tiger figurine dates to the early 20th century, between 1900 1920 and was made and painted in Surat. Surat was one of the main trading posts for the British in India and found new prosperity with the opening of India's railways exporting silks, gold & silver across the globe. Production of these figurines began in the mid 19th century with an example from 1965 on display in the V&A museum. Tigers have been a