Lion head sculpture

AHorsa · 16th November 2016, 12:57 PM

Dear all,

can anyone tell me something about this wooden sculpture - age and if possible origin?
Height ca. 30cm

Best regards
Andreas

Richard G · 23rd November 2016, 01:48 PM

I'll have a go. it reminds me of the heads sometimes found on a choba, so I would guess it is Indian, and seems to have some age.
Regards
Richard

mariusgmioc · 23rd November 2016, 05:39 PM

Hello,
I also had a "deja-vu"-like reaction as it reminded me of some Indian tiger-shaped hilts that were very fashionable during the reign of Tipu Sultan.

However, these hunches can be very misleading sometimes, so I would treat them with caution.

16th November 2016, 12:57 PM	#1
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 352	Lion head sculpture Dear all, can anyone tell me something about this wooden sculpture - age and if possible origin? Height ca. 30cm Best regards Andreas Attached Images

23rd November 2016, 01:48 PM	#2
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 402	I'll have a go. it reminds me of the heads sometimes found on a choba, so I would guess it is Indian, and seems to have some age. Regards Richard

23rd November 2016, 05:39 PM	#3
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,870	Hello, I also had a "deja-vu"-like reaction as it reminded me of some Indian tiger-shaped hilts that were very fashionable during the reign of Tipu Sultan. However, these hunches can be very misleading sometimes, so I would treat them with caution.