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Here we have a Vintage Hand Made Wood Carving of the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka in India, probably made in the second half of the 20th Century

The original monument was erected by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in Sarnath, India, c. 250 BCE. Its crowning features are four life-sized lions set back to back on a drum-shaped abacus. The side of the abacus is adorned with wheels in relief, and interspersing them, four animals, a lion, an elephant, a bull, and a galloping horse follow each other from right to left. A bell-shaped lotus forms the lowest member of the capital. It was erected after Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism, it commemorated the site of Gautama Buddha's first sermon some two centuries before.

This artwork is completely made of finely ornate wood, possibly Sandalwood,and mounted on a White Marble Base,that adds an excellent stability to it.

In overall good solid conditions commensurate with age.

Marks and scuffs here and there.

Approx Measures: 6,5cm square at the base,27,5cm tall.

Approx Weight Unpacked : 400 grams.

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