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19th Century Anglo Indian Carving of an Elephant, a Tiger, a Serpent and a Rat

$1,480
£1,122.21
€1,296.14
CA$2,076.53
A$2,313.21
CHF 1,220.18
MX$28,048.37
NOK 15,522.46
SEK 14,460.16
DKK 9,678.80

About the Item

19th century Anglo Indian relief carving of a rat, and elephant riding on a snake or serpent and a tiger. With traces of gilding and remnants of a glass inlaid background. This is a wonderful naive folk art carving of animals, wonderfully out of scale, the rat is as large as the elephant which only adds to the charm. It is a fragment, perhaps from a circus wagon or structure. My favorite new acquisition, I love everything about it, the animals, the patina of age and use, the traces of gilding and glass bits. If you are looking for a singular piece that will bring a smile to your face, this is it. 35.5 inches wide 10.5 high
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th c
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803046169142

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