Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Trays This coffee table would have

This coffee table would have been used as a child's desk in the 19th century

This striking carved teak Nandi bull from Rajasthan dates to the early 20th century

It still shows the remains of its original green paint

The hinged top opens to reveal a spacious interior

Polychromed Indian Tiger Figure From Surat - Ca 1920 Trays This coffee table would haveThis colourful and characterful Indian tiger 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. Tigers have been a