Framed Chromolithograph Advertising Label Of Krishna - Ca 1920 Origin - Africa but are generally round in

but are generally round in shape with a hand engraved pattern on the top inspired by geometric motifs found in Indian temples

10 inch Diameter - 27 x 55 (w x h cms)

This has a clear influence of Mongolia

The colours and designs used are very decorative

can be hung portrait or landscape

Framed Chromolithograph Advertising Label Of Krishna - Ca 1920 Origin - Africa but are generally round inThis framed pictorial label printed on paper was used to seal bales of cloth destined for sale in India. Originally printed in Britain and shipped to India, these labels were advertisements made for the Indian taste. Dates to the early 20th century likely 1920's. This label depicts Krishna as a child seated on the four headed snake and was printed for F Steiner & Co (founded 1832) in Manchester, the largest turkey red dyer outside Glasgow. Labels like