Polychrome Indian Horse Figure From Surat - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase The myrobalan fruit is often

The myrobalan fruit is often seen held by Mandalay Buddhas

These wooden bells were used by Rajasthani herders and farmers to keep track of their livestock

You often find these pieces stained with tika as they were used daily for puja (Hindu daily prayers)

This carved ceiling rose from Bikaner still has some of its original paint

this chest would have been used for the storage of religious items either in homes or monasteries

Polychrome Indian Horse Figure From Surat - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase The myrobalan fruit is oftenThese colourful and characterful Indian horse figurines date to the 19th century and were 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. A larger inferior example can be found in the