{"product_id":"antiek-polychroom-zuid-indisch-tempelpaneel-ganesha-ca-1820-49-cm","title":"Antique Polychrome South Indian Temple Panel – Ganesha – ca. 1820 – 49 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRare 19th-Century South Indian Temple Panel – Ganesha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive, hand-carved panel depicts the Hindu deity \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the remover of obstacles. This object originates from a temple complex in South India (likely Tamil Nadu) and dates from the early 19th century. It is a rare example of surviving polychrome temple art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Pigments \u0026 Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel is carved from a single block of solid hardwood. The original mineral pigments (deep red, ochre, and green) have been beautifully preserved, giving the object a museum-quality appearance. The top is crowned by a \u003cem\u003eKirtimukha\u003c\/em\u003e, a mythological creature that offers protection to the sacred space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAudit \u0026 Condition\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has been audited for authenticity by 1stBuddha. The natural craquelé, the deep oxidation on the reverse side, and the absence of synthetic dyes confirm an age of approx. 200 years. An honest and unrestored masterpiece for the serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South India (Tamil Nadu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1800–1850\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polychrome hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e € 2,000 – € 2,500\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57239013458251,"sku":"281","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/Antiek_Zuid-Indisch_Tempelpaneel_Ganesha_49cm.jpg?v=1778160375","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-polychrome-south-indian-temple-panel-ganesha-ca-1820-49-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}