Polychrome Indian Horse Figure From Surat - 19th Century Option:Option 2 architectural presence

architectural presence

Condition: Rich patina

Carved from teakwood

This one still retains its wonderful original colour

98 x 8 x 176 (wxdxh cms)

Polychrome Indian Horse Figure From Surat - 19th Century Option:Option 2 architectural presenceThese 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