Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Origin - Japan 99 x 8 x 204

99 x 8 x 204 (wxdxh cms)

23 x 7 x 12 (wxdxh cms)

Enjoy dining in style with this timeless design

There is a date of 1710 inside one of the drawers

This particular chest has some fantastic ageing on the leather

Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Origin - Japan 99 x 8 x 204This 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