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Large (93cm) Carved Wood/polychrome Nandi Statue, C1800
Curious Antiques
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Large (93cm) Carved Wood/polychrome Nandi Statue, C1800

19th century
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Stunning large late 18th/early 19th century Indian statue of the Hindu deity Nandi, c1800. Beautifully carved (I assume in hardwood given the weight) and painted, this is an impressive and highly decorative piece ,most probably used in a temple or for ceremonial purposes. The main body appears to be carved from one piece of wood with the tail, ears, bell decoration and other embellishments added. It stands proudly on a simple raised plinth/base. It has taken on a great colour with just the right amount of wear/fading to the wood and paint. Overall condition is good in line with age and use. There are minor losses to the paint/flaking and to the wood with a bell and a small edge to one ear missing, minor cracking etc. All exactly as you would expect from an example of this age. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 93cm tall x 94cm long/wide x 29cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Nandi Statue to the 19th Century.

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SA884260
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Stunning large late 18th/early 19th century Indian statue of the Hindu deity Nandi, c1800.
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Beautifully carved (I assume in hardwood given the weight) and painted, this is an impressive and highly decorative piece ,most probably used in a temple or for ceremonial purposes.
Curious Antiques

The main body appears to be carved from one piece of wood with the tail, ears, bell decoration and other embellishments added. It stands proudly on a simple raised plinth/base. It has taken on a great colour with just the right amount of wear/fading to the wood and paint. Overall condition is good in line with age and use. There are minor losses to the paint/flaking and to the wood with a bell and a small edge to one ear missing, minor cracking etc. All exactly as you would expect from an example of this age. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 93cm tall x 94cm long/wide x 29cm deep.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Nandi Statue to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA884260
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Archive I A large antique carved wooden Nandi bull statue featuring worn polychrome paint and decorative carved bells around its neck.

Large (93cm) Carved Wood/Polychrome Nandi Statue, c1800

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A large antique carved wooden Nandi bull statue featuring worn polychrome paint and decorative carved bells around its neck.
Large (93cm) Carved Wood/Polychrome Nandi Statue, c1800
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FAQs

A Nandi statue represents the sacred bull associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, historically positioned facing the main shrine within Indian temple complexes as a symbol of devotion, strength, and divine guardianship.

Traditional Indian timber sculptures were typically carved from native hardwoods like teak, mango wood, or rosewood, then coated in a gesso layer and painted using natural mineral and botanical pigments.

Authentic period sculptures display natural age-related timber shrinkage, layered paint wear revealing underlying gesso, hand-chiselled carving marks, and an organic patina from handling and environmental exposure.

A large sculptural object works best as a focal point placed on a foyer table, within a wide hallway, or set inside an empty fireplace hearth to add architectural interest to modern living spaces.

Preserve the painted surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry brush, keeping the object in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, moisture, and chemical cleaning agents.
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