$415
Details
A fragment of history salvaged from a temple car or haveli entrance, this architectural bracket features a dynamic carving of a Yali —a mythical leogryph or winged lion. Traditionally used as a structural support beneath a beam or eave, this figure is depicted rearing up with a stylized mane and wings, symbolizing power and protection. The wood has been stripped of any original polychrome paint, leaving a raw, sun-bleached teak texture that highlights the deep relief of the carving and the grain of the dense hardwood. This fragment is a piece of "sculptural history." Its substantial weight and flat back/sides make it an incredible heavy-duty bookend for a shelf of large art books. **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio. Specifications Material: Solid hardwood (teak/rosewood) Dimensions: 9"L x 4"D x 13"H Origin: Antique; South Indian temple-car/haveli architectural ornamentation tradition (Yali motif); carved hardwood, Agra, India Era: Antique Condition: Weathered, raw stripped finish with historic wear; wear consistent with age and use Special Detail: Dynamic rearing Yali (winged leogryph) motif symbolizing power and protection; sun-bleached raw teak texture; doubles as a sculptural bookend
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