Lot Essay
A similar model sold in these rooms, 2nd September 1994, lot 461
Details
A group of a tiger hunter riding an elephant
standing, facing right, the caparisoned elephant carrying the hunter, wearing eastern dress, beside the body of a tiger, supported by a mound base, painted in colours and gilt -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) high, 19th century (slight wear)
See colour plate IV
standing, facing right, the caparisoned elephant carrying the hunter, wearing eastern dress, beside the body of a tiger, supported by a mound base, painted in colours and gilt -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) high, 19th century (slight wear)
See colour plate IV