Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Console / Writing Table collection_architectural mythical beasts were hand carved

mythical beasts were hand carved in northern India as architectural brackets

Note: one with missing silver piece

covered compartment inside the main interior

but would also make great lamp bases

these afford myriad decorative possibilities for modern use

Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Console / Writing Table collection_architectural mythical beasts were hand carvedDETAILS Made in Colonial India, this antique desk, 19th century solid rosewood table features a scalloped and pierced back gallery and thoroughly carved, scalloped apron and legs. The shoulders of the cabriole legs display mythical vyala creatures with tiger faces bearing their teeth and foliate carving. The legs are joined by a carved, scrolled saltire stretcher. It can be used as a console table or writing desk. PLACE OF ORIGIN India PERIOD 19th