**Originally Listed At $300**

South Asia, Southern India, Tamil Nadu, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful architectural panel carved from wood that features relief and openwork scrolling foliate motifs with three floral rosettes. Two birds, perhaps peacocks, flank the central rosette, and their lengthy tail feathers swirl out behind their bodies. A lovely piece, perhaps a lintel for a shrine or temple which has been outfitted with a modern ring to display. Size: 28.75" L x 5.5" W (73 cm x 14 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Dr. Edward A. Spiegel collection

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#165708

Losses to peripheries. Chips to high pointed areas. Stable pressure fissures as shown. Modern metal fitting on verso for suspension. Nice patina!