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.
- *Era: Antique
- *Size: 9"(L) x 4"(D) x 13"(H)
- *Material:
Solid Hardwood (likely Teak or Rosewood)
- *Color: Aged Wood
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Motif: Yali / Winged Lion / Leogryph
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Category: Architectural Salvage / Corbel
- *Origin: Agra
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*Condition: Antique fragment with weathered, raw finish and historic wear. Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.
- **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
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Material: Solid hardwood (teak/rosewood)
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Dimensions: 9"L x 4"D x 13"H
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Origin: Antique; South Indian temple-car/haveli architectural ornamentation tradition (Yali motif); carved hardwood, Agra, India
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Era: Antique
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Condition: Weathered, raw stripped finish with historic wear; wear consistent with age and use
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Special Detail: Dynamic rearing Yali (winged leogryph) motif symbolizing power and protection; sun-bleached raw teak texture; doubles as a sculptural bookend
