Antique Architectural ornament - 1850-1900 - Temple Console Yakshi

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An ethnically styled antique wooden temple console depicting a Yakshi in Tribhanga pose, from Chettinad, Tamil Nadu, India; made of Teakwood, dimensions 40 × 19 × 7 cm, weight about 2 kg, brown, Original attribution, provenance from a private collection, dating to 19th century (1850–1900), condition aged with cracks and losses, no stand included.

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Authentic architectural fragment from the southern Indian Chettinad region (Tamil Nadu).
The carved figure depicts a Yakshi/Devata in Tribhanga pose, richly adorned and typical of Dravidian temple architecture. Such figures served as consoles under roof overhangs (Bracket Figures) and originate from traditional Nagarathar houses or temples.

The figure bears a strong, old soot- and smoke-patina. Several age-related cracks from drying, minor losses, abrasion of the pigments and weathering are present; good original condition. These features emphasize its character as a historic temple fragment.

Please examine all photos carefully; they are part of the description.

Material: Hardwood
Region: Chettinad, Tamil Nadu, South India
Period: 19th century
Condition: aged, cracks, losses
Dimensions: 40 × 19 × 7 cm
Weight: approx. 2 kg

Shipping: very careful packaging, insured shipping with tracking.

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Authentic architectural fragment from the southern Indian Chettinad region (Tamil Nadu).
The carved figure depicts a Yakshi/Devata in Tribhanga pose, richly adorned and typical of Dravidian temple architecture. Such figures served as consoles under roof overhangs (Bracket Figures) and originate from traditional Nagarathar houses or temples.

The figure bears a strong, old soot- and smoke-patina. Several age-related cracks from drying, minor losses, abrasion of the pigments and weathering are present; good original condition. These features emphasize its character as a historic temple fragment.

Please examine all photos carefully; they are part of the description.

Material: Hardwood
Region: Chettinad, Tamil Nadu, South India
Period: 19th century
Condition: aged, cracks, losses
Dimensions: 40 × 19 × 7 cm
Weight: approx. 2 kg

Shipping: very careful packaging, insured shipping with tracking.

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Details

Specific region of origin
Chettinad
Wood type
Teak
Weight
2000 g
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Temple Console Yakshi
Material
Wood
Country of origin
India
Style
Antique
Dynastic style/period
Ethnic
Provenance
Private collection
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
40 cm
Attribution
Original
Width
19 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
franceland
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