{"product_id":"antique-indian-painted-teak-singhasan","title":"Painted Teak Singhasan from India – 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis impressive \u003cstrong\u003epainted teak singhasan\u003c\/strong\u003e, or deity throne, dates to the \u003cstrong\u003e19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e and would have been used for worship within an Indian home or temple. \u003cem\u003eSinghasan\u003c\/em\u003e literally means “lion throne” and is a term traditionally used for a throne or elevated seat for a deity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree broad steps lead up to the raised platform where a \u003cstrong\u003edeity statue would have been placed\u003c\/strong\u003e, sheltered beneath an ornate canopy supported by carved and turned columns. Scalloped edging, carved details and small finials decorate the structure throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original painted surface is particularly appealing, with layers of \u003cstrong\u003eturquoise, green, yellow and red\u003c\/strong\u003e worn and faded through generations of use. A small door to one side opens to reveal a \u003cstrong\u003econcealed storage compartment within the altar\u003c\/strong\u003e, which would have been useful for keeping items associated with worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teak, original painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three steps, raised deity platform, carved canopy and columns, scalloped detailing, turned finials and side storage compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with extensive wear, fading and losses to the original painted surface consistent with age and devotional use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W56 × D63 × H83 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58385927799167,"sku":"A00812","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Angled_View_Of_Antique_Indian_Painted_Teak_Singhasan_A00812.jpg?v=1788854759","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/antique-indian-painted-teak-singhasan","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}