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19.0 × 5.0 in · Sculpture on Kadam Wood
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Hand-carved from pure raw sandalwood, this extraordinary dagger-shaped carving transforms wood into architecture, memory and miniature craftsmanship. The entire piece carries the natural warm honey-brown tone of unpolished sandalwood, with every layer of depth created solely through intricate relief carving rather than paint or artificial finish.
The elongated body of the dagger is divided into three finely carved architectural panels, each dedicated to one of India’s most iconic monuments - the Hawa Mahal, the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. Every monument is rendered with astonishing precision, from domes and arches to miniature windows, columns and layered facades.
The topmost panel captures the iconic honeycomb facade of Jaipur's Hawa Mahal, meticulously replicating its multiple tiers of tiny, arched windows (jharokhas). The artisan has carved the stepped, pyramidal structure with microscopic precision, allowing light to filter through the tiny open spaces just like the actual Palace of Winds.
The central panel features a breathtaking miniature rendering of the Taj Mahal, focusing on its perfect architectural symmetry. The master carver has brought the grand central dome, the surrounding chhatris and the prominent arched alcoves (iwans) into sharp relief, balancing them against an intricately pierced, lace-like background.
The lowest panel depicts the majestic, fortified facade of the Red Fort (Lal Qila), complete with its imposing ramparts, ornamental arches and signature dome-topped pavilions. The carving emphasizes the solid strength of the historic fortress walls while maintaining the same delicate refinement found throughout the upper sections of the dagger.
Delicate foldable gates carved entirely from the same block of sandalwood frame each section, functioning as movable covers that reveal the monuments within, a remarkable feat of traditional hand craftsmanship. Surrounding the architectural scenes is a continuous ornamental border of scrolling floral and foliate carving, intricately framing each monument and running along the full length of the piece. The detailing remains dense yet balanced, giving the carving a rhythmic visual flow throughout. The handle features an elaborate criss-cross carved surface forming a repeating rhombus pattern, creating both texture and symmetry.
Ringed bands and floral end details complete the grip, carrying the same level of refinement seen across the rest of the work. Despite the delicacy of its carving, the entire composition feels structurally unified - part sculpture, part architectural study and part ceremonial object. Every surface has been thoughtfully worked, turning a single piece of raw sandalwood into a highly detailed tribute to Indian monumentality and artisanal mastery.
Each of our artworks are hand painted by master artists across India. We provide a digital authentication certificate with this artwork signed by the artist which will be sent over email after 3-4 days of delivery of the artwork.
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All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.
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