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Antique Hindu Bronze Temple Horse and Chariot Statue Toy on Wheels India
$450
£341.70
€390.75
CA$628.72
A$699.27
CHF 365.14
MX$8,509.36
NOK 4,663.35
SEK 4,373.40
DKK 2,916.35
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Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid-19th Century India. They were mainly used as devotional donations for Khanodba and Shiva in Central India, as well as Ayyannar and Karuppan in Tamil Nadu.
Dating from the last half of the 19th century, this was a temple offering, left by the devout at Hindu temples this bronze temple toy would have been given to the children waiting for their parents during temple services in India.
Since ancient times, a person was held in high esteem for the donation of a horse or other animal to one of the Gods. It was believe that these bronze figures allowed the God to come to the aid of the devotee in times of need. These figures would be left as offerings in a nearby temple, where children would often find them and use them as toys; hence the name "Temple Toy."
Antique East Indian Temple Toys, Devotional Shrine Brass Horse and Chariot on Wheels, Hindu, Collectible, Cast Metal Horse, Museum.
Cast bronze horse with elaborate caparisoned high pommeled saddle and trappings, and a braided mane and tail, the legs ending in wheeled axels the chariot with a peacock sculpture on top.
This horse is heavy and the sculptural details are full of artisanal charm and irregularities.
The wheels turn independently of the iron axles, and it has clearly been loved and well used by generations of children.
Antique cast brass iron horse and chariot Indian temple toy.
The horse and chariot both have wonderful detail, the wheels roll freely.
This unique Hindu temple toy piece is: 5. 1/2" tall and 5 1/2" long x 3 " Wide.
In great condition with a nice aged patina.
Handcrafted in India, would make a beautiful statement on a desk or bookshelf.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
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- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: HBC2231stDibs: LU906833016122
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