{"product_id":"antique-carved-indian-vahana-horse-polychrome-rearing","title":"Antique Carved Indian Vahana Horse, Polychromed Rearing Hindu Temple Horse Sculpture","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis exquisitely carved antique Indian vahana horse captures a moment of dramatic energy, its powerful form frozen mid-rear atop its mounted stand. Vahana horses served as sacred vehicles in Hindu temple tradition, carved to honor deities associated with strength, protection, and movement, and this example reflects the skill of a master craftsman working in the classical Indian carving tradition. The horse's musculature is rendered with striking realism, from its arched neck and flaring nostrils to its raised foreleg, while the original polychromed surface preserves the layered pigmentation and gilded accents typical of temple and processional carvings. Ceremonial trappings, including a beaded bridle, decorative harness, and adorned saddle cloth, are carved directly into the wood, adding to the piece's devotional character and visual richness. Presented in very fine original condition, this sculpture is a striking example of Indian folk and temple art, equally suited to a serious collection of South Asian sculpture or as a bold architectural statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carved wood with original polychrome paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Height 60\" x Depth 15\" x Width 66\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very fine original condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Acanthus Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49160885895338,"sku":"26092002","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/8472\/6186\/files\/Antique_carved_Indian_vahana_horse_in_rearing_pose_side_view_showing_polychromed_wood_surface.png?v=1790360527","url":"https:\/\/acanthusantiques.com\/products\/antique-carved-indian-vahana-horse-polychrome-rearing","provider":"Acanthus Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}