Vintage Orange Wooden Nandi Cow - Large sony an old wooden storage chest

an old wooden storage chest like this would have been used by a British officer in the Indian Army around 1880s-1920s

The padlock is not included

The evolution of time has given the surface texture of the slatted shuttered doors a desirable stylish shabby chic aesthetic

The shapes and sizes can vary

Vintage Orange Wooden Nandi Cow - Large sony an old wooden storage chestA charming large vintage orange wooden cow. Each statute is an original old statute. Colourful and sculptural Nandis would be been a common sight at Hindu temples. These unique cows were also used as toys by children, who would have attached string and pulled them along. Today, they make a striking ornamental feature for a shelf, counter top or cabinet collection. Historically Nandis represent the sacred bull calf, gatekeeper, and the Hindu god Shiva.