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pleasure pavilion A, Late 18th or early 19th c.
Sandstone and brick180 x 144 x 144 inches
457.2 x 365.76 x 365.76 cm$ 1,500,000.00Further images
A magnificent, elaborately carved pavilion carved from pale beige sandstone. Three sides of the elegantly ornate columns and arches are open to the air. This small building is decorated with...A magnificent, elaborately carved pavilion carved from pale beige sandstone. Three sides of the elegantly ornate columns and arches are open to the air. This small building is decorated with naturalist flowers, leafy stalks and ornamented with peacock and animal heads.
Pleasure Pavilions were erected so that the ruler, or Maharaj, could enjoy music, dance or appreciate the beauty of nature on a cool evening. These were typically situated sometimes inside Royal complexes or outside in nearby resorts or hunting grounds.Provenance
Private Collection, Canada
