SUBJECT in polychrome wood, depicting the mount of the god Shiva, the bull Nandin shown reclining on a base outlined with lotus petals, richly adorned with necklaces and pendants in relief painted yellow, possibly to suggest gold. (Minor accidents, wear to the polychromy). India, 19th century. A PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF THE NANDIN BULL, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY. HEIGHT. 23 CM (9 1/16 IN.) - LONG. 29 CM (11 7/16 IN.)