A painted and gilded wooden model of a howdah, India, 19th century, on bracket feet, the rectangular superstructure with chaitya-form archways and surmounted by crenelated band enclosing a tall faceted wood dome, painted in red, yellow and white with floral detail, 64cm. high x 44cm. diam. A painted and gilded wooden model of a howdah, India, 19th century, on bracket feet, the rectangular superstructure with chaitya-form archways and surmounted by crenelated band enclosing a tall faceted wood dome, painted in red, yellow and white with floral detail, 64cm. high x 44cm. diam.