Polychromed Elephant & Mahout Figure From Surat - 19th Century Material - Bamboo is carefully handcrafted in the

is carefully handcrafted in the traditional style€”featuring scrolling floral vines and geometric borders that speak to the legacy of skilled Indian artisanship

The scalloped lid is likely influenced by leather boxes dating from the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1279 - 1368)

82 x 3 x 72 (w x d x h cms)

while the interior features a finely detailed mythical creature inspired by traditional Chinese iconography

The painting is painted on the back of the glass and shows hanging glass lamps (handis) from Europe

Polychromed Elephant & Mahout Figure From Surat - 19th Century Material - Bamboo is carefully handcrafted in theThis colourful and characterful Indian antique elephant and mahout figure dates to the 19th century and was 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. The figure is polychrome work with beautiful textured paintwork simulating the textiles which regularly adorn Elephants in India. The elephant