Old Indian Chest with Later Paint - 19thC Material - Bronze 100 x 44 x 189

100 x 44 x 189

or humped Indian bull would have been an important part of daily ritual for a Gond (Kondh or Khond) family

Its enduring stone form makes it not only a striking decorative sculpture but also a symbolic piece filled with cultural meaning

Jaisalmer stone is considered the very pinnacle of secular architectural carving

24 x 24 x 32 (wxdxh cms)

Old Indian Chest with Later Paint - 19thC Material - Bronze 100 x 44 x 189This late 19th century Rajasthani chest has been upcycled and painted in traditional Rajasthani patterns some time over the past 40 years. Its vibrant style is a refreshing change from the sometimes austere military chests of the 19th century and the vibrant colours and patterns reflect a rich Indian tradition of painting furniture and household objects. The chest has a large interior compartment, candle box, metal bar to stop the chest from falling