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Carved wooden arch with two angel musicians, India, Tamil Nadu, 19th c.

$10,039.99
£7,543.56
€8,500
CA$13,825.15
A$15,472.89
CHF 8,099.51
MX$187,967.62
NOK 102,843.16
SEK 97,050.09
DKK 64,693.45

About the Item

Rare carved wooden arch, formerly painted, with two musician angels in a floral decor. Probably from a Christian shrine in Tamil Nadu, South India. 18th or 19th c. 91x57 In the colonial age many Portuguese, Dutch, British and Italian Christians came to Tamil Nadu. Priests accompanied them not only to minister the colonisers but also to spread the Christian faith among the non-Christians in Tamil Nadu.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.44 in (57 cm)Width: 35.83 in (91.01 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8645238401592

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