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Antique Mythical Lion & Hunter, Hand Carved & Painted, India, 19th Century

$6,500

£4,913.19

€5,646.13

CA$9,051.21

A$10,069.10

CHF 5,278.35

MX$123,041.95

NOK 67,213.18

SEK 63,271.91

DKK 42,146.25

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Antique Tamil Nadu massive ferocious mythical lion (Yali) and hunter sculpture - hand carved from a single piece of wood (likely teak or walnut) - multi color painted finish with fine detail - unsigned - India (Tamil Nadu) - 19th century. Excellent antique condition - paint loss/fragile original paint - no body loss - no apparent restoration - surface grime with signs of age and use. Size -large - 16" (40.5 cm.) wide x 19" (48.2 cm.) high x 7" (18 cm.) deep. Provenance - Purportedly part of a collection belonging to a former Viceroy of India.

Dimensions:
Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood,Paint,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Chatham, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7265230099542

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