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A LARGE CARVED WOOD HEAD OF A YALI, KERALA
奥地利
06月27日 下午5点 开拍
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A LARGE CARVED WOOD HEAD OF A YALI, KERALA

South India, circa 17th-18th century. The mythical beast with a fierce, imposing expression, boldly carved with a long, curled trunk and bulging eyes with large painted pupils on either side, densely decorated with circular recesses holding mirror inlays.

Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Condition: Overall good condition with wear, minor chips, light scratches, expected age cracks, losses to inlays, remnants of old pigments. Some of the inlay embellishments may be later additions, probably dating from the 19th century.

Weight: 10.2 kg
Dimensions: Height 51.5 cm, Length 60.3 cm

Mounted on a metal stand. (2)

Yalis are mythical composite creatures sculpted on pillars and pilasters across temples in South Asia, also known as vyalas. They are most frequently depicted in late medieval and early modern temples in southern India. The term ‘yali’ is derived from the Tamil and Sanskrit words for ‘fierce monster’. As per Vaishnava tradition, Yali is a combination of elephant, lion, and snake. It has the head and body of lion but with an elephant trunk and has the tail of a serpent. This type of Yali is sculpted at the entrance of temples and homes to keep away evil.

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拍品估价:500 - 1,000 欧元 起拍价格:500 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

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