Old Painted Leopard From Orissa - Ca 1920 Vases Upon reaching maturity the tree

Upon reaching maturity the tree would be crafted into furniture and given as part of a bride's dowry symbolising hope for a prosperous & enduring marriage

but examples made in walnut are also found in North China

47cms tall

Chinese opera often depicted historical events and moral lessons and the paintings on these chests preserve traditional stories

while the spacious 6 seater design offers ample space for family meals or gatherings

Old Painted Leopard From Orissa - Ca 1920 Vases Upon reaching maturity the treeThis 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. Please note the historic damage visible in the images. Dimensions: 10 x 4 x