Carved Elephant Corbel From South India - Late 18th Century Material - Silver raised iron stand

raised iron stand

Originally used for carrying vegetables and produce to local markets

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence

and greens

it's still a very sturdy and reliable piece

Carved Elephant Corbel From South India - Late 18th Century Material - Silver raised iron standThis beautifully carved architectural bracket is from a set of four and would have come from a large chariot called a 'Rath' or sometimes 'Juggernaut'. These giant rolling temples from South India were pulled by teams of devotional worshipers often hundreds strong. Beautiful carvings like this often adorned the chariots. This piece has significant age and dates to the latter part of the 18th century. In India, the elephant was considered regal and a