Carved Stone Lion From Gujarat - 19th Century Stools & Benches this example retains its original

this example retains its original black lacquer

This antique carved teak Nandi bull figure originates from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India

Originally made in Europe and exported to India as lighting for large homes and palaces in the 19th century candles or oil lamps would have been placed inside with a glass lid to prevent soot from marking the ceiling

20 x 6 x 12 (w x d x h cms)

Carved Stone Lion From Gujarat - 19th Century Stools & Benches this example retains its originalThis stone guardian lion is likely from a gateway and would originally have been one of a pair standing on either side of an entrance to a home warding off unwanted visitors. It dates from the 19th century and is from Gujarat in Northern India. Originally it would have been painted in vivid colours of which some remnants remain. This carved characterful stone lion would look great either indoors or in a garden as it is suitable for both indoor and