19th Century Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilted Floor Case

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19C SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor or Wall Case featuring Hindu Gods.

OUTSTANDING and VERY RARE, LARGE … Read more 19C SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor or Wall Case featuring Hindu Gods.

OUTSTANDING and VERY RARE, LARGE and IMPRESSIVE PIECE!

Mid 19th Century, circa 1850 and probably Cambodian, Thai or Burmese, carved rosewood floor or wall shelf.

Can be hung on wall or used on the floor as depicted in the photos.

Incredibly carved wood. The front has hand-carved statues depicting the Hindu Gods with hand applied gold gilding has been added to highlight the carving and facial features of the Deities.

The piece has 12 open shelves each one fronted on either side by a carved depiction of a Hindu God.

The central ‘shrine’ is a 2 door press that opens to reveal two further shelves.

The handles to the ‘shrine’ are likewise made of carved figures of Hindu Gods.

There is a large drawer to the central base with a wonderful carving of a female God reclining.

The base section is flanked on either side by a pair of glorious Foo Dogs or Dragons.

The back and side walls of the entire piece consist of hand-carved fretwork to allow back light (Clever use of LED strips looks great with this piece).

The Central compartment is designed like a central shrine.

Has to be seen to be truly appreciated. a one of a kind piece of art. Timeless, Rare and HIGHLY DESIRABLE !!
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY !! We have NEVER seen another quite like it !

Provenance: Bought at Auction in UK

Condition: Very good considering its age and fret carving. Some very minor losses and repair work to the right tabernacle door. Loss of one small panel on extreme bottom left. The gilt work has been redone with 22 kt gold leaf, to make it even more impressive.

This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States. See less