Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Karnataka - 19th Century Origin - China Please note that this is

Please note that this is hand blown old glass and may have small imperfections and some small scratches

its simple cylindrical form is enhanced by subtle incised bands and a wonderfully weathered limed surface

This distressed green lacquer sideboard with 4 doors

The dragon (Druk in Tibetan) is a symbol of power and authority and was associated with the water element rather than fire as in the west

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Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Karnataka - 19th Century Origin - China Please note that this isThis colourful and characterful Indian tiger toy figurine is from Channapatna in Karnataka. Channapatna is renowned to this day for its production of painted Indian toys. Tigers have been a symbol of India for over 5000 years and remain so to this day. Production of these figurines began in the mid 19th century with an example from 1865 on display in the V&A museum. From India References: Similar examples can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum,