Chromolithograph Cotton Bale Advertising Label - Early 20th Century Statues its stylised form and etched

its stylised form and etched scale pattern bring subtle texture and sea-life charm to any setting

110 x 45 x 90 (wxdxh cms)

It's decorated with faded giltwork which would once have depicted scenes from the countryside

71 x 43 x 69 (wxdxh cms)

Southeast Asian Art and Indian Miniatures

Chromolithograph Cotton Bale Advertising Label - Early 20th Century Statues its stylised form and etchedThis vibrant framed chromolithograph is a set of four original Manchester cotton bale labels produced in the early 20th century for F. Steiner Co. of Manchester (founded 1832), one of the most important turkey red dyeing companies outside Glasgow. This particular label can also be found in the British Museum (acc 2008,3020. 7). The central image depicts a famous sequence from Srimad Bhagavatam (Canto 10, Chapter 44) where youthful Lord Krishna grabs