Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Surat - Ca 1900 Clothes There is a single shelf

There is a single shelf inside and a concealed compartment in the base with a lifting lid

During his reign

This piece is made from roheda wood and brass

77 x 45 x 87

Originally this piece would have had a lid which is long since lost

Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Surat - Ca 1900 Clothes There is a single shelfThis colourful and characterful Indian tiger toy figurine is from either Surat or 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. References: Similar examples can be found in the Victoria & Albert