Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe The lower two panels depict

The lower two panels depict phoenixes flanking a central panel of cintamani (wish-granting jewels)

The recessed drawer pulls featured on this chest reached high popularity in the Taisho era as they mimicked those seen on British campaign furniture

This striking black & gold Japanese kodansu table cabinet dates from the Meiji period (1868 €“ 30 Jul 1912) and is in excellent condition

Paint Loss

20–21 Sept 1985

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe The lower two panels depictThis charming votive deer statue is from the tribal area of Kandhamal, Orissa. These tribal statues were used as votives by Khond (also spelled Kondh or Gond) tribes like the Desia Kandha tribe. These statues date to the 19th century and would have been passed down through generations and worshipped to protect against the wild animals of the forest. It is likely this deer is the sambar deer, an animal unique to Orissa and the state animal of Orissa