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Carved architectural temple fragment/corbel/relief. It is populated by Hindu deities . . . many hard for me to identify. I am reasonably sure that Vishnu is in the center shown with multiple arms. The raised arm is a sign of reassurance.
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- Item Number: S-1846
- Provenance/Origin: Tamil Nadu India. Late 18th Century or early 19th
- Composition: Wood. Most likely mango.
- Dimensions: 15" tall x 10.5" wide x 4" deep
- Weight: 8.5 pounds
- Price: $ 635.00 USD
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Detail: I do not have a lot of details on this chop but it appears to be a silver and nickel composite. I secured this from a Midwest antique dealer. I think it is a Qilin, a mythical Chinese beast. They are known as good omens.…
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- Item Number: O-3026
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa late-1800's
- Composition: Silver and nickel
- Dimensions: 2.75" tall x 3.25" long
- Weight: 4 ounces
- Price: $75.00 USD
