DETAILS
An antique, hand carved teak architectural carving with a fierce Vyala or Sardula figure. A vyala or sardula is a mythological leonine creature with the head of a tiger, elephant, bird or other animal. It is a popular decorative motif found on buildings and temples in India. This architectural fragment is now mounted on a base for display as a sculptural object.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
India
PLACE OF ORIGIN
India
DATE
19th century or earlier
DIMENSIONS
Width 5 Depth 8.5 Height 18 inches
CONDITION
Note: the stand is a later addition.