SET OF SIX PILLARS. WOOD, STONE. INDIA, 19TH CENTURY.

Set of six pillars. Carved wood, stone base. India, 19th century. Row of six carved wooden pillars that have capitals at the top and carved stone bases at the bottom (these are grouped in pairs). The shafts have three different sections (square, polygonal and spiral) and a relief decoration along them, formed by plant elements, lines, simple architectural motifs, smooth areas, geometric shapes, etc. The capitals present in their composition and decorative elements a certain memory of Western classicist forms. This type of architectural elements were, for example, very often used in “haveli” (urban residence or traditional mansion) in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, with the usual differences according to geographical area, date and taste. of the owner, but also in other notable buildings. Stone bases: 28x56x27 cms.

· Size: 169x25x213 cms. bases piedra 57x29 cms