Surya Rutten

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Old traditional hand-carved wooden architectural element depicting two stylized elephants facing each other. Separated by a central ornament and flanked by floral curls.

In good condition, considering its age.
With remnants of polychrome finish and gold leaf.

Dating is not known.
Origin: probably South or Southeast Asia, where elephants are often used as bearing or protective symbols in architecture.

Dimensions: 19 x 17 x 8 cm
On panel of 33 x 25 cm

Carefully packed. Insured shipping with track and trace.

Oud traditioneel handgesneden houten architectonisch element met een voorstelling van twee gestileerde olifanten die naar elkaar toe zijn gericht. Gescheiden door een centraal ornament en geflankeerd door florare krullen.

In goede staat, gezien de leeftijd.
Met resten van polychrome afwerking en bladgoud.

Datering is mij niet bekend.
Herkomst: waarschijnlijk Zuid- of Zuidoost-Azië, waar olifanten vaak als dragende of beschermende symbolen in de architectuur werden verwerkt.

Afmetingen: 19 x 17 x 8 cm
Op paneel van 33 x 25 cm

Wordt zorgvuldig ingepakt. Verzekerde verzending met track en trace.



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 Architectural ornament - 1850-1900 - traditional wood carving 

Wood - Asia

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Traditional hand-carved wooden architectural element from Asia, featuring two stylised elephants facing each other and separated by a central ornament with floral scrolls, dating to 1850–1900, in good condition with minor signs of age and staining and with traces of polychrome and gold leaf; dimensions 19 × 17 × 8 cm (panel 33 × 25 cm).

Architectural ornament - 1850-1900 - traditional wood carving

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