Polychrome Indian Dog Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Coat Hooks 108 x 37 x 195

108 x 37 x 195 (wxdxh cms)

soft celadon green colour

the time of the British Raj

Dimensions: W22 x D2 x H68

The vase is decorated with a powerful dragon coiling amongst swirling clouds

Polychrome Indian Dog Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Coat Hooks 108 x 37 x 195This colourful and characterful Indian dog figurine dates to the early 20th century, between 1900 1920 and was made and painted in Surat. Surat was one of the main trading posts for the British in India and found new prosperity with the opening of India's railways exporting silks, gold & silver across the globe. Production of these figurines began in the mid 19th century with an example from 1965 on display in the V&A museum. The figure features