SALE Antique Hand Carved Indian Rosewood Table

Antiques : Furniture : Carved Indian Rosewood Table

 

This very beautiful hand carved Indian rosewood table dates from the late 1800's. It measures 21 3/4" tall and has a 21" square top. It has a pair of doors which open underneath the top which when open reveal a center shelf. The 2 doors lock and amazingly still has the original key. Please look closely at the pictures as this piece is a true work of art as well as a usable table. This table was most likely made in Coompta within the Madras Presidency of Colonial British India in around 1870. I believe that the carved work originating from this part of India is possibly the best available from anywhere in the world and this is a perfect example of the genre. Historically, the Coompta and Mysore artisans are descendants of hereditary gudigars, expert temple carvers who originated from the Goa Region and migrated south in the 16th century in order to avoid conversion to Christianity during Portuguese occupation. This table is constructed of thick rosewood which has been expertly carved over 100% of the surface in some depth and with a detail that is unsurpassed anywhere in my opinion.This table makes a dramatic and elegant statement and will be a true conversation piece for its new owner.

Item ID: 369