Stone Lion From Kutch - Early 19th Century Style:Left Hand Facing Traditionally rung at the beginning

Traditionally rung at the beginning and conclusion of prayers

dark patina from years of handling and worship

two internal compartments with shelf

This style of Chinese sideboard is often referred to as an altar cabinet in The West and a lien-erh (two in a row) by Chinese dealers referring to the drawer form

Stone Lion From Kutch - Early 19th Century Style:Left Hand Facing Traditionally rung at the beginningThis glorious pair of Indian lions date to the early 19th century. They originally would have stood on either side of an an entrance to a haveli in The Rann of Kutch. Their faces are delicately carved with remnants of layers of paint applied over many generations. Full of character and still retaining traces of old paint, this pair of carved stone lions would look equally good on either side of a doorway or in the garden. They're a rare thing to find