Painted Corbel From Maharashtra - 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka sturdy iron handles make it

sturdy iron handles make it easy to move and two chains are attached to avoid the lid falling fully open

A teakwood temple collection box covered with brass sheet

Date: 19th century (repurposed)

it could be earlier

historic cracking and patina consistent with age and use

Painted Corbel From Maharashtra - 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka sturdy iron handles make itThis beautifully painted teak corbel dates to the 19th century and would have been an architectural beam support. It comes from Maharashtra state on the west coast of India. It is carved from teak wood. It's clear to see this item was hand carved and painted with passion. All the pigments used are mineral and earth pigments. This corbel depicts a stylised parrot with the neck emerging from finely carved teak wood. We have mounted this piece on a base