Lot 16 , Ten 19th century Indian carved and painted ivory figures, largest 3.75in.

Ten 19th century Indian carved and painted ivory figures, of domestic servants, deities, musicians and a tiger, largest 3.75in.
Estimate £400-600

Cow headed figure - 1 ear and hair loop missing, something missing from the hand with part of the hand broken away. 3.75 inches No. 3 to base

Standing figure holding a leopard's head staff - wear to paint, something missing from right hand, probably more of the staff missing from the back of his left hand. Tip of his left foot missing. 3.75ins . No.5 to base

Woman and horse headed figure - light wear but otherwise good, 3 inches. No.2 to base

Woman with raised arm in green dress - looks to be complete, light wear, 2.25 inches. No.7 to base

Man with gilt cap and dagger - some paint rubbing otherwise good, 2.5 inches, No.6 to base


Man with turban and leopard skin jacket has lost his right hand, no.4 and inscribed. 3.5 inches

Standing figure with broad brimmed hat - looks intact - some paint wear, crack to base, no.6, 2.75 inches

Figure playing musical instrument - looks complete, rubbed, no.8, 2.25 inches

Tiger - head made from seperate piece of ivory to the body, light wear, tail possibly altered. stand rubbed. Height 2.25 inches

Dog head figure beside woman- undecorated, no.1, 3 inches



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Sold for £400