Painted Indian Tiger Toy - Ca 1940 Opera Chests Supplied with strong wall brackets

Supplied with strong wall brackets

with gentle wear and small marks that testify to its century of use

This window is reclaimed teak and has traces of the original white paintwork which gives so much character

Clear Western influences can be found

Painted Indian Tiger Toy - Ca 1940 Opera Chests Supplied with strong wall bracketsThis colourful and characterful Indian tiger toy figurine is from either Surat or Channapatna in Karnataka. Channapatna is renowned to this day for its production of painted Indian toys. Tigers have been a symbol of India for over 5000 years remain so to this day. Production of these figurines began in the mid 19th century with an example from 1965 on display in the V&A museum. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More