Peacock Window, Ankhi Jhyal, Nepal, second half C20th
| Starting Bid: | £20.00 |
| Bid Increment: | £2.00 |
| Next Min Bid: | £22.00 |
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| Total Amount: | £24.80 |
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| Location: | United Kingdom |
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| Auction Start: | 14/07/26 17:45:00 UTC |
| Auction Ending: | 29/07/26 19:06:00 UTC |
| Time Remaining: | 14d 22h 23m |
Peacock Window, Ankhi Jhyal, Nepal, second half C20th
An intricately carved panel with a ledge at the top and a separate tail piece at the bottom, an openwork central roundel to the centre with a peacock, its feathers raised, flanked by two groups of three square columns and a sinuous border beyond, each side with the image of an eye, the top with bands of lotus leaf, rosettes and stylised repeating feathers and the whole with incised stylised floral designs.Panels in this form are referred to as ‘windows’ and are modelled on the decorations to be found in the temples and architecture of Nepal. Some have a peacock roundel, as here, and some an openwork ‘window’. Created by the woodcarvers of the Nevar people who live mainly in the Katmandu valley and its surrounding areas they are known locally as ‘Ankhi Jhyal’ made up of two words, 'Ankhi' meaning eye and 'Jhyal' meaning window which explains the two images of an eye seen here and the inclusion of a peacock with its typical feathers. These ‘windows’ were made over a long period of time and are even produced today but this example most likely dates to the second half of the twentieth century and is a fine example of the genre in excellent condition.
| Size: | Ht 23cm, Width (max) 32.8cm, Depth (max) 4.3cm, |
| Weight: | 580gm |
| Date: | Second half C20th |
| Condition: | Good condition overall; a tiny chip to the top moulding (second full panel in from left); very slight loss to the wood at the back bottom right which looks to be original. |
| Estimate: | £40 – 60 |
