Temple toy - Bronze - India - 19th century

19th-century Indian temple toy made of bronze. The figure represents an elephant adorned with a decorative blanket, on which sits a rider (mahout). It retains its four iron wheels and axles with securing rings. It features incised and relief decoration. This type of piece was produced for domestic, ritual, or ceremonial use and constitutes a traditional typology of Indian metalwork. Provenance: Former private collection of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, acquired before 1977. Origin: India Period: 19th Century Material: Bronze Dimensions: 13 × 13 × 9 cm Weight: 650 g It will be shipped with professional packaging and a tracking code.

Estimate:£184.26

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