Kondh Dhokra Bronze Zebu Bull From Orissa - 19th Century Finish - Red Lacquer developed in the Jingdezhen kilns

developed in the Jingdezhen kilns during the Kangxi reign (1662–1722)

allowing it to be displayed on a console

In the Old days they were perfect for storing and drying noodles and other foods

giving the piece a gentle

and a sense of artisanal heritage

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Zebu Bull From Orissa - 19th Century Finish - Red Lacquer developed in the Jingdezhen kilnsThis tribal brass cast zebu, or humped Indian bull would have been an important part of daily ritual for a Kondh (also spelt "Khond") family. These statues are sometimes referred to as water buffalo and are from the Kandhamal district of Orissa (modern day Odisha). The zebu has been revered in India since Harrapan times (6 millennia ago) and was often seen as the progenitor and impregnator of the earth. The Gonds Khonds Kondhs once made human