Polychromed Indian Horse Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Origin - Thailand and ochre lacquer work applied

and ochre lacquer work applied while the vessel rotated on a hand-powered lathe

whose presence introduces an intriguing layer of symbolism and reflects the rich blending of religious imagery often found in Indian folk and devotional art

Originally created to juice fruit and vegetables

This sideboard is not an antique

Polychromed Indian Horse Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Origin - Thailand and ochre lacquer work appliedThis colourful and characterful Indian horse figurine dates to the early 20th century, between 1900 1920 1900 1920 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. Production of these figurines began in the mid 19th century with an example from 1965 on display in the V&A museum. The figure