Large Antique Indian Wood Carving of Hindu Mythical Lion Yali. 18th – 19th century
Beautifully aged antique Indian panel carved from a single piece of wood and depicting mythical Hindu lion Yali (Vyala) with an upraised paw. Depictions of this ferocious creature are often carved into pillars and walls of Hindu temples as it is considered a powerful protective force guarding these religious sites. Descriptions of and references to Yalis in Hinduism are very old, but they became prominent in South Indian sculpture in the 16th century. Dimensions: 39×17 cm Origin: South India, Tamil Nadu or Karnataka Date of production: 18th – 19th century Material: carved wood
Size: 3509px × 3509px
Photo credit: © Oriental Antiques UK - Asian Art Dealer and Appraiser / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
Keywords: antique, carved, carving, deity, hindu, hinduism, indian, lion, mythical, panel, ratha, vyala, woodcarving, wooden, yali
