Indian Painted Limestone Vyala Animal Form Architectural Bracket coffers Red cloth hardcover with gilt

Red cloth hardcover with gilt lettering

is a recent addition and adds comfort to the piece

5 Height 82 inches

Henri Crenier (French-American

Note: the flowers are intact

Indian Painted Limestone Vyala Animal Form Architectural Bracket coffers Red cloth hardcover with giltDETAILS This small, hand crafted, antique, 18th century, Indian vyala figure was made as an architectural bracket in India. It depicts a mythological crouching leonine gargoyle creature, wearing a beaded collar, with his mouth fiercely agape and displaying much of an old red paint. He sits on a decorative base. This piece lends itself to many creative uses inside and outside the home. PLACE OF ORIGIN India PERIOD Early 18th century DATE Circa 1700