Carved Elephant Corbel From South India - Late 18th Century Clothing 96 x 157 cm approx

96 x 157 cm approx

Chinese opera often depicted historical events and moral lessons and the paintings on these chests preserve traditional stories

It dates to the late 19th century

This piece is not suitable for use outdoor use

These old patterns have inspired many modern day designers

Carved Elephant Corbel From South India - Late 18th Century Clothing 96 x 157 cm approxThis 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