Vintage Painted Cow Toy From Gujarat - Ca 1940 Material - Kair Wood Dimensions: Width 53 × Depth

Dimensions: Width 53 × Depth 3 × Height 168 cm

Inspired by the architectural detailing found throughout Rajasthan’s historic forts and havelis

This old Indian stone niche would have been used beside doorways with oil lamps or candles

Vessels of this type are widely documented in Himalayan material culture and are commonly referred to as milk jugs or milk beakers

Vintage Painted Cow Toy From Gujarat - Ca 1940 Material - Kair Wood Dimensions: Width 53 × DepthThis colourful and characterful Indian cow toy figurine is from Gujarat. The bull is a symbol of the Hindu god, Lord Shiva, and cows and bulls still wander the streets of India to this day.