Reproduction Jhansi Style Bronze Horse Wheel Toy - Ca 1980s Occasional Tables traditional motifs in Chinese decorative

traditional motifs in Chinese decorative art representing happiness

French for "ox blood"

With its rich colours

There are simple carvings ringing the piece which has developed a wonderful rich patina over time

Reproduction Jhansi Style Bronze Horse Wheel Toy - Ca 1980s Occasional Tables traditional motifs in Chinese decorativeThis Indian brass temple horse on wheels is from Jhansi in Central India. This style of wheeled toy is commonly known as a temple toy. They were given as gifts to temples as donations of devotion, usually to Shiva or Khandoba, a warrior avatar of Shiva. Children would often play with these donations resulting in the name, 'temple toy'. This piece is a reproduction made in the traditional way. This would look perfect on a desk and is heavy enough to