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Antique Indian Figures made of Terracotta

These five terracotta Indian figures show different professions. Such figures, sold as souvenirs to give a representation of life in India, were made in a few different regions. The style of these is that of Poonah (Pune) and they are made of painted terracotta on a metal armature. There is an army officer, a water carrier, a cook sitting down, a lady carrying a basket and a man with a fly whisk. The style is quite different to the three that we have illustrated in a previous catalogue with these figures made solely of terracotta without the dressing of material clothing etc. The National Gallery of Victoria, Australia have a collection of 82 similar figures purchased in 1867. Late 19th Century.

Female Figure size is given.

 

Height: 6.25 ins (15.88 cm)
Width: 3 ins (7.62 cm)
Depth: 3 ins (7.62 cm)
Ref. 80676 SOLD
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