Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Console / Writing Table collection_architectural mythical beasts were hand carved

mythical beasts were hand carved in northern India as architectural brackets

covered compartment inside the main interior

these afford myriad decorative possibilities for modern use

Note the unusually tall

antique table features an organic

Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Console / Writing Table collection_architectural mythical beasts were hand carvedDETAILS Made in Colonial India, this antique desk, 19th century solid rosewood table features a scalloped and pierced back gallery and thoroughly carved, scalloped apron and legs. The shoulders of the cabriole legs display mythical vyala creatures with tiger faces bearing their teeth and foliate carving. The legs are joined by a carved, scrolled saltire stretcher. It can be used as a console table or writing desk. PLACE OF ORIGIN India PERIOD 19th