Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Material - Ivory These ancestor figures were produced

These ancestor figures were produced as a way to honour the dead and keep them as a presence in the home

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this chest is both highly durable and visually striking

hand-painted depiction of Radha and Krishna

making each piece entirely unique

Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Material - Ivory These ancestor figures were producedThis 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