Old Painted Leopard From Orissa Bath Robes with repeating zigzag and rope-twist

with repeating zigzag and rope-twist patterns that create depth and rhythm across the surface

Ganesh is the ever-blissful

Many years of use have left it with a beautiful patina and a wonderfully aged finish

25 x 12 (wxdxh cms)

5 cms ( wxdxh cms)

Old Painted Leopard From Orissa Bath Robes with repeating zigzag and rope-twistThis 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. Dimensions: 13 x 4. 5 x 16 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except