Early 19th Century Intricately Carved Anglo-Indian Wood Shelf Featuring an Elephant Head Motif.

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Anglo-Indian furniture represents a fascinating fusion of British colonial design and traditional Indian craftsmanship, flourishing particularly during the 18th and … Read more Anglo-Indian furniture represents a fascinating fusion of British colonial design and traditional Indian craftsmanship, flourishing particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. This style often incorporates intricate carvings, exotic woods, and motifs inspired by local flora, fauna, and mythology, adapted to European forms and functions. Such pieces were typically made by Indian artisans for British administrators, merchants, and settlers living in India, or for export back to Britain.

The specific item appears to be a wall shelf or bracket, characterized by its elaborate, deep relief carving. The presence of figures, possibly deities or mythical creatures, along with decorative patterns, is typical of Indian artistic traditions. The dark wood and the detailed execution suggest a skilled artisan and a period when such decorative arts were highly valued, likely during the height of the British Raj.
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