Decorative ornament - Horse head - India - Temple fragment
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India origin wooden architectural temple fragment in the form of a richly decorated horse head, titled Tempelfragment, dating to circa 1900–1910, carved from hardwood with multicoloured polychromy and measures 39 cm high, 26 cm wide and 8 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
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A beautiful, characterful architectural temple fragment in the shape of a richly decorated horse head.
This type of woodcarving originally formed part of a ceremonial temple chariot (Ratha), a traditional wooden temple gate, or a historic haveli.
The horse is adorned with traditional, deeply carved ornaments such as a bridle, decorative bands and rosettes on the chest. The layered, weathered polychromy in primary colors (yellow, blue, red) gives the object a splendid, well-worn appearance. In Indian culture the horse symbolizes strength, loyalty and royal dignity.
Condition:
Antique, well-worn state with authentic signs of age.
The wood shows natural checking cracks, wear, old insect bore holes (long inactive) and weathered carving that testify to the considerable age and historical exposure to the elements.
The layers of paint exhibit a beautiful, authentic flaking (patina).
The fragment is firmly and stably mounted on the metal base.
Dimensions:
Height: 39 cm (including stand)
Width: 26 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Weight: 3.8 kg (solid hardwood).
The lot is packaged with utmost care and shipped by registered mail and insured with track & trace.
Pickup is also possible by arrangement.
A beautiful, characterful architectural temple fragment in the shape of a richly decorated horse head.
This type of woodcarving originally formed part of a ceremonial temple chariot (Ratha), a traditional wooden temple gate, or a historic haveli.
The horse is adorned with traditional, deeply carved ornaments such as a bridle, decorative bands and rosettes on the chest. The layered, weathered polychromy in primary colors (yellow, blue, red) gives the object a splendid, well-worn appearance. In Indian culture the horse symbolizes strength, loyalty and royal dignity.
Condition:
Antique, well-worn state with authentic signs of age.
The wood shows natural checking cracks, wear, old insect bore holes (long inactive) and weathered carving that testify to the considerable age and historical exposure to the elements.
The layers of paint exhibit a beautiful, authentic flaking (patina).
The fragment is firmly and stably mounted on the metal base.
Dimensions:
Height: 39 cm (including stand)
Width: 26 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Weight: 3.8 kg (solid hardwood).
The lot is packaged with utmost care and shipped by registered mail and insured with track & trace.
Pickup is also possible by arrangement.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3.8 g
Title additional information
Temple fragment
Model
Horse head
Material
Wood
Country of origin
India
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
39 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
