Indian Painted Stone Vanar Vyala and Figure Architectural Bracket collection_columns_capitals 19th century first edition book

19th century first edition book of the Prince and the Pauper

Perhaps a version of The Tree of Life

with an old painted finish

dressed as a knight wearing half length suit of armor and a wig in an oval reserve

freestanding female statues each dressed in a traditional sari

Indian Painted Stone Vanar Vyala and Figure Architectural Bracket collection_columns_capitals 19th century first edition bookDETAILS An antique architectural temple figural bracket from India. This fierce statue, but Hindu creature, known as a vanar vyala in South India. The monkey figure is seated and smiles with teeth bared while protectively holding a small figure. It retains traces of white paint. PLACE OF ORIGIN India South Asia WEIGHT 56 pounds 8 ounces DATE 18th 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 6 Depth 17 Height 19 inches