Summary

Alternative Names: Poonah Figure, Poona Figure

This clay figure of a bull was made in Krishnanagar province, India, by Jadunath Pal. It was exhibited at the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880, as part of a group of figures representing various castes, occupations and religious sects in India. This group was awarded a Second Order of Merit and was exhibited as part of the British India Court. It was gifted to the National Gallery of Victoria by the India Commission of the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81.

Physical Description

Figure of a bull on a base of fired clay painted white. The bull is fired clay modelled over a ferrous metal armature, and has been painted dark brown. The clay on the horns and nose has cracked and dropped off showing the ferrous metal armatures, this is probably a result of corrosion. There are also cracks on the tail and ears and the clay on the head is chipped in many places.

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