Decorative ornament (2) - India

1. This cat object is a hand-carved vintage wooden cat figurine with copper and brass inlay, originating from India. These specific figurines are popular as ethnic art and vintage decor and are often made in traditional artisanal regions such as Jaipur in Rajasthan.

Features of the figurine

• Material: Made from solid wood (often kadam or mango wood), finished with a weathered or colored patina (such as this pink/red tint).
• Decoration: The body is decorated with inlaid metal plates (brass/copper) that are hand-engraved with floral and geometric patterns.


2. This horse object is a hand-carved vintage Indian wooden horse (often referred to as a lying or resting Marwari horse). This type of woodcarving is a traditional example of Rajasthan folk art from India.
Characteristic of this specific decorative figurine are:
• Material: Hand-carved solid wood (often mango wood or teak wood).
• Finish: A polychrome (multicolored) painting with layers of red, yellow and dark paint.
• Details: The figurine is adorned with detailed brass and copper fittings, including metal medallions on the flanks, a metal saddle plate, and details around the bridle and the edges of the mane.

This type of woodcarving is characteristic of the Marwari style, often recognizable by the richly decorated details with copper or brass fittings.

In nice condition.
From India.

Cat dimensions: 15 cm high, 10 cm long, 6 cm deep. The cat has 1 small piece of the ear missing.

Horse dimensions: 18 cm high, 6 cm wide, 15 cm long. In very nice condition.

Carefully shipped with insurance.