Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Trays which is chewed for its

which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects

It still shows the remains of its original green paint

At the back of the door

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This large reproduction brass Chola style Shiva Nataraja was made in the late 20th century and is an unusually good example

Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Trays which is chewed for itsThis colourful and characterful Indian tiger 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. Tigers have been a