Polychrome Indian Dog Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Famille-Rose Porcelain Available in other colour combinations

Available in other colour combinations

V1 Base size 5

It is made from teak wood and dates to the 19th century

5 x 89 (wxdxh cms)

Each lower sunburst panel is centred with a carved human face

Polychrome Indian Dog Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Famille-Rose Porcelain Available in other colour combinationsThis colourful and characterful Indian dog 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. The figure features