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2 Antique Large Indian Terracotta Tent Pole Tops

$2,398.32per set
£1,760per set
€2,074.34per set
CA$3,300.77per set
A$3,679.05per set
CHF 1,930.27per set
MX$44,927.19per set
NOK 24,441.43per set
SEK 23,100.86per set
DKK 15,481.69per set

About the Item

2 Antique Large Indian Terracotta Tent Pole Tops These wonderful pieces have been made in the image of frightening characters to keep evil spirits at bay. The heads would have been set on the top of a tent, they have small holes in the terracotta to allow smoke to escape and they have smoke stains on the inside. Very unusual pieces WE224
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Godshill, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WE2241stDibs: LU2498344781502

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