{"product_id":"sacred-wall-art-framed-antique-chariot-carving","title":"Sacred Wall Art, Framed Antique Chariot Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe present a rare fragment of South Indian spiritual heritage, curated as a singular focal point. This architectural artifact is an antique temple chariot, known as Ratha carving, meticulously preserved within a custom frame. The solid wood fragment, from a ceremonial use, features a dense, high-relief frieze depicting protective divinities and divine figures in sacred poses, each hand-carved with a dynamic, fluid energy that celebrates the mastery of historical artisanal assembly. This Indian carved artifact possesses a rich, dark brown patina with a magnificent, authentic texture. It is displayed within a minimalist, weathered wood frame designed to emphasize the artifact’s raw physicality, featuring a contemporary plexiglass front for optimal clarity and weight reduction. This piece functions as a \"cabinet of curiosities\" for the wall, transforming a functional object of ancient procession into a powerful contemporary statement of global history and reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authentic antique, this piece and its frame are defined by their \"earned\" history. The artwork exhibits a beautiful matte patina and natural wear—including small blemishes, cracks, and unique character marks—that verify its use in spiritual ceremony. It is a one-of-a-kind functional sculpture for the collector of heritage arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • *Era: Late 19th \/ Early 20th Century (Artifact Salvage)\u003cbr\u003e • *Size: 17“(L) x 3“(D) x 24.5“(H)\u003cbr\u003e • *Material: Antique Hand-Carved Teakwood \/ Vintage Wood Frame \/ Plexiglass\u003cbr\u003e • *Color: Dark Matte Brown Patina\u003cbr\u003e • *Features: High-relief spiritual frieze; tripartite composition; tripartite division within frame.\u003cbr\u003e • *Origin: Southern India (Ratha fragment)\u003cbr\u003e • *Condition: Wear consistent with age \u0026amp; use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character \u0026amp; historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49769576497389,"sku":"IMG_1504","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_1506_dfd59f64-d868-4965-8201-fd7ea662dd33.png?v=1775864430","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/sacred-wall-art-framed-antique-chariot-carving","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}