Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Origin - Japan they make a great decorative

they make a great decorative piece or even coffee table

This gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty

Enjoy dining in style with this timeless design

99 x 8 x 204 (wxdxh cms)

Old Carved Teak Votive Panel from Andra Pradesh dating from the 19th century

Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Origin - Japan they make a great decorativeThis beautifully carved Granite Nandi bull from South India is at least 300 years old dating to the 18th century or earlier. Carved from one piece of Granite there is considerable erosion and wear. The Nandi bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva. The Nandi is usually depicted crouching, often housed in a small pavilion at the entrance of every Shiva temple. There is some old damage to one side of the face. A similar example can be found in the British Museum