Old Painted Leopard From Orissa - Ca 1920 Material - Red Elm this form is distinctly a

this form is distinctly a masala (spice) box

This Chinese flower stand dates from the 19th century and is made from red elm (zelkova)

The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs

40 x 5 x 55 (wxdxh cms)

Old Painted Leopard From Orissa - Ca 1920 Material - Red Elm this form is distinctly aThis beautifully painted vintage leopard figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha), Eastern India. Toys, puppets, and dolls are an essential part of growing up in Odisha and are often vividly painted in garish colours. The better quality pieces like this are painted onto cloth laminated on wood. A similar example can be found in the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum in Bhubaneswar. Please note the historic damage visible in the images. Dimensions: 10 x 4 x