David Sassoon (1792 – 1864) was a wealthy Jewish merchant and banker who arrived in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1832. Sassoon amassed great wealth by dominating trade of Indian yarn and opium to China, tea and silk from China to Britain, and British textile goods to India. Sassoon and his family shared their wealth with the citizens of Bombay by donating the funds to build and support synagogues, gardens, hospitals, schools and colleges.
This sculpture of David Sassoon stands in the David Sassoon Library and Reading Room in South Mumbai.
Sculpture Saturday is a challenge hosted by Susan Kelly at No Fixed Plans.
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It is nice when people share and some have so much money sharing it brings greater personal satisfaction than spending it.
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I never knew about Sassoon. Very interesting. I agree that it’s admirable when people share their wealth. I find it interesting that he cared so much about his adopted country. Thanks for joining.
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India made Sassoon incredibly wealthy. That would make me very grateful 😉
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it’s nice when successful people share their wealth…
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I love the historical insights you attach to each of your sculpture posts
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Not being an artist, its the history behind the sculptures that most appeals to me.
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Nicely captured beard!
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I like it too 😊
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Hey ! Cool . You came to India ?
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This was my first and only trip to India so far. I’d like to see a lot more of your amazing country.
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