Hindu, i think ... but what ?

fernando · 26th October 2014, 06:58 PM

I am not on ethno stuff nowadays but the so called 'collecting trend' bug made me buy this thing.
Most certainly old, at least 19th century ?
Hand painted, on 15 m/m thick wood, whith motifs that i find to be Hindu...
A rather thorough paint work. Most probably there are members around who would know what these images represent ... or what they allude to.
With a 50 centimeters diameter and marks on the back which make us see that it was attached (nailed) somewhere, what would this thing be ... a three legged (tea) table board ? I am not sure of that, as such tables are often faceted and not round.
What do you guys say ?

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BANDOOK · 22nd April 2015, 09:48 AM

HI FERNANANDO HOLA AMIGO
I JUST SAW YOUR POST NOW,THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF A DHAL SHIELD FROM RAJASTHAN AREA AND MADE OF LACQUER/WOOD,CHEERS

VANDOO · 22nd April 2015, 04:51 PM

A INTERESTING ITEM AND PLEASING TO LOOK AT IT IS A NICE PIECE OF ART TO LOOK AT, I AGREE INDIA AND HINDU. NO DOUBT THE OLD ONES DEPICTED WERE GREAT AT MULTI-TASKING WITH ALL THOSE ARMS.

fernando · 22nd April 2015, 07:06 PM

Thanks a lot for your input, Gentlemen.
I wonder what would be the use of this thing; in fact a table top ... or hanging somewhere for decoration

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26th October 2014, 06:58 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Hindu, i think ... but what ? I am not on ethno stuff nowadays but the so called 'collecting trend' bug made me buy this thing. Most certainly old, at least 19th century ? Hand painted, on 15 m/m thick wood, whith motifs that i find to be Hindu... A rather thorough paint work. Most probably there are members around who would know what these images represent ... or what they allude to. With a 50 centimeters diameter and marks on the back which make us see that it was attached (nailed) somewhere, what would this thing be ... a three legged (tea) table board ? I am not sure of that, as such tables are often faceted and not round. What do you guys say ? . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 26th October 2014 at 07:12 PM.

22nd April 2015, 07:06 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Better late than never Thanks a lot for your input, Gentlemen. I wonder what would be the use of this thing; in fact a table top ... or hanging somewhere for decoration .

22nd April 2015, 09:48 AM	#2
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	HI FERNANANDO HOLA AMIGO I JUST SAW YOUR POST NOW,THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF A DHAL SHIELD FROM RAJASTHAN AREA AND MADE OF LACQUER/WOOD,CHEERS

22nd April 2015, 04:51 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A INTERESTING ITEM AND PLEASING TO LOOK AT IT IS A NICE PIECE OF ART TO LOOK AT, I AGREE INDIA AND HINDU. NO DOUBT THE OLD ONES DEPICTED WERE GREAT AT MULTI-TASKING WITH ALL THOSE ARMS.