Carved Lintel Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century

This old Indian lintel panel was salvaged from the entranceway to a building fallen into disrepair in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It would have originally sat atop a doorway and depicts tigers and elephants on either side of a large lotus flower motif. 

It is constructed from jackfruit wood (Artocarpus heterophyllus) and carved in a tribal fashion. Jackfruit wood is often used for building construction in South India as is comparable in quality to teak wood. There is a historic patch on the left tiger likely replacing a knot in the original piece of wood. 

This particular piece dates from the 19^th century and would look fabulous on a wall or above a mantlepiece.

Supplied fitted with wall hangers. 

From India

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