Carved Teak Peacock Panel - 19thC Material Cardboard Condition: Good Antique Condition With

Condition: Good Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear And A Rich

It has an elegant handle in the shape of a dragon with a mythical makara beast spout

Can be hung either landscape or portrait

5 x 100 cm (w x d x h)

It has been salvaged from a building fallen into disrepair in the South Indian state of Andra Pradesh

Carved Teak Peacock Panel - 19thC Material Cardboard Condition: Good Antique Condition WithCarved Teak Peacock Panel most likely from a lintel over a window 19thC The wonderful, sun bleached grey colour is completely natural and the depth of the carving is impressive. Peacocks roam freely in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are a symbol of good luck. Seen in Northern India carved on the beams over doorways and windows, on masala & tika boxes, betelnut cutters to name but a few examples. This one comes from Gujarat. 35 x 16 x 15 (wxdxh cms) UK