• Front view of a 60cm tall hand-carved Balinese Dvarapala statue of polychrome wood
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  • Detail of the expressive face and painting of the wooden Balinese temple guardian
  • Side view of the wooden Balinese guardian figure on a stylized pedestal
  • Close-up of the wooden base and the bottom of the Balinese carving
  • Detail of the hands and the ceremonial attributes of the temple guardian
  • Macro shot of the craquelé in the paint layer on the chest of the wooden statue
  • Detailed carving of the patterns in the traditional robe on the back
  • Detail of the stylized pedestal in the shape of swirling clouds
  • The Balinese temple guardian presented as a decorative element on a sideboard.
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Balinese Polychrome Dvarapala (Temple Guardian)

Balinese Polychrome Dvarapala (Temple Guardian)

€295,00 EUR
€295,00 EUR
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Authentic hand-carved Balinese statue of a Dvarapala (Temple Guardian).

This imposing statue, 60 cm high, is a beautiful example of traditional Balinese woodcarving. The Dvarapala, recognizable by its expressive face, royal headdress, and protective posture, is hand-carved from solid wood and subsequently finished with rich polychrome painting. The detailed finish and the natural patina of the paint layer give the object a weathered and characteristic appearance, fitting into a high-end eclectic or Asian-inspired interior.

  • Material: Hand-carved wood (polychrome painted)
  • Origin: Bali, Indonesia
  • Height: 60 cm
  • Width: 27 cm
  • Weight: approx. 5 kg
  • Condition: Good antique condition with authentic signs of age in the polychromy.
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