Indian Painted Limestone Vyala Animal Form Architectural Bracket coffers 25 Depth 2

25 Depth 2

is a recent addition and adds comfort to the piece

in massive proportion

An antique hand carved wood rosette hanger with iron ring

Indian Painted Limestone Vyala Animal Form Architectural Bracket coffers 25 Depth 2DETAILS This small, hand crafted, antique, 18th century, Indian vyala figure was made as an architectural bracket in India. It depicts a mythological crouching leonine gargoyle creature, wearing a beaded collar, with his mouth fiercely agape and displaying much of an old red paint. He sits on a decorative base. This piece lends itself to many creative uses inside and outside the home. PLACE OF ORIGIN India PERIOD Early 18th century DATE Circa 1700