Carved Teak Horse Bracket From South India - 18thC Style - Wine Jars This is a lovely gift

This is a lovely gift for a collector of Tibetan Art or furniture and would make a wonderful centrepiece on a sideboard or table - 19thC

reflecting the regional craftsmanship for which Jaisalmer is renowned

Dimensions: W99 x D45 x H86 cm

120 x 42 x 98  (wxdxh cms)

Carved Teak Horse Bracket From South India - 18thC Style - Wine Jars This is a lovely giftThis beautifully carved architectural support likely would have come from a large chariot called a 'Rath' or sometimes 'Juggernaut'. These were essentially giant rolling temples made form wood and pulled by teams of devotional worshipers often hundreds strong. Beautiful carvings like this often adorned the chariots. It depicts a hunting scene with armed riders on horseback and another figure on foot next to a tiger. Similar examples can be found with