Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Origin - Japan Enjoy dining in style with

Enjoy dining in style with this timeless design

These beautifully crafted bowls are great for serving canapes or as a sweets dish

This particular chest has some fantastic ageing on the leather

but also as standalone tables in the home

dark patinated surface

Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Origin - Japan Enjoy dining in style withThis beautifully carved Granite Nandi bull from South India is at least 300 years old dating to the 18th century or earlier. Carved from one piece of Granite there is considerable erosion and wear. The Nandi bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva. The Nandi is usually depicted crouching, often housed in a small pavilion at the entrance of every Shiva temple. There is some old damage to one side of the face. A similar example can be found in the British Museum