Architectural ornament - 1800-1850 - Temple fragment sculpture - 73 cm

Large antique Indian temple fragment – hand-carved teakwood sculpture with original mount (19th century) on custom-made stand
Description

For sale is an exceptional and characterful piece of Asian handicraft: An antique Indian temple fragment (architectural wood carving / column or roof support) from the 19th century.

The masterfully hand-carved teakwood relief depicts a traditional, graceful figure – presumably a Devi (heavenly deity) or a divine musician – in flowing, detailed clothing and traditional headdress.

Features & Condition:
Original condition: The sculpture still retains large portions of its original green-blue polychrome paint, which over the decades has formed a fascinating weathered patina.
Authenticity: This is a genuine historical fragment that once formed part of the magnificent wooden architecture of a temple or a traditional house (havelis). Nothing has been restored to preserve the raw, historically rich original character.
Presentation: The object is stabilized on an elegant, modern metal stand, allowing it to be immediately placed as an exclusive gallery- or decorative piece in any room.

Please examine the numerous close-up photos carefully; they are an essential part of the condition description.

Technical Details & Dimensions:
Origin: India
Material: Teakwood, polychromPainted; stand made of metal
Era: 19th century (or older)
Dimensions with stand: Height: 73 cm | Width: 12 cm | Depth: 21 cm
Dimensions without stand: Height: 64 cm | Width: 11 cm | Depth: 17 cm
Shipping & Logistics:

Shipping is carried out with extreme care and shock-proof packaging. The package is fully insured and shipped via a reliable courier service, and you will receive a tracking number as soon as it is dispatched for seamless tracking.