An antique finely carved statue from southern India that was originally part of an exterior wall of a temple. This antique statue is hand-carved out of stone, which is a common material used in Indian temple art due to its durability and ability to be intricately carved. This antique Indian figure depicts a high priest playing cymbals in a standing position. This temple figure statue shows signs of wear on its original painted finish.
- *Era: Antique
- *Material: Stone
- *Size: 10"(L) x 6"(D) x 28.5"(H)
- *Color: Multi
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*Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be consider defects but rather part of its character & historical value.
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Found in India
- **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting.
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Specifications
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Material: Hand-carved stone with traces of original painted finish
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Dimensions: 10"L x 6"D x 28.5"H
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Origin: Antique; South Indian Hindu temple architectural stone sculptural tradition (celestial musician with cymbals); carved stone, Southern India
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Era: Antique
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Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; signs of wear on original multi-color painted finish
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Special Detail: High priest playing cymbals (Manjira) in standing position; originally part of an exterior temple wall; traces of multi-color painted finish add historical authenticity
