12-Inch Wall Corbel - Hand-Carved Peacock or Elephant Bracket
12-Inch Wall Corbel - Hand-Carved Peacock or Elephant Bracket
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A corbel is the carved bracket that sits under a beam or a balcony in South Indian temple architecture - structural once, ornamental now. These are 12 inches tall, cut from mango wood, hand-painted, and finished with a small brass bell hanging from the underside. Mount one either side of a doorway, or use a pair to carry a floating shelf.
Product details
- 12 inches high x 6 inches wide x 3 inches deep
- Peacock: 1,425 g (approx. 3.1 lb). Elephant: 1,280 g (approx. 2.8 lb)
- Mango wood with a hanging brass bell
- Hand-carved and hand-painted in India
- Heavy-duty hook fitted to the back
- Sold singly - order two for a pair
Sold as single pieces
The price is for one corbel. Most people want two - one either side of a door, or a matched pair under a shelf - so set the quantity to 2 at checkout if that is what you are after.
Which design
- Peacock - a peacock in profile against the backing plate, tail sweeping down the bracket. 1,425 g (approx. 3.1 lb)
- Elephant - a caparisoned elephant standing clear of the backing plate on a stepped ledge. 1,280 g (approx. 2.8 lb)
The elephant is the more three-dimensional of the two and casts the better shadow; the peacock is the flatter relief and sits closer to the wall. Both carry the brass bell.
Where it goes
Above a doorway, either side of an entry door, on a fireplace mantel, in the corner where two walls meet, or as a pair supporting a floating shelf. In a pooja room they work flanking the mandir. The brass bell means they carry sound as well as shape - worth knowing if you are hanging one somewhere a door draught reaches it.
Hanging it
A heavy-duty hook is already fitted to the back. At around 1.3 to 1.4 kg use a stud or a rated drywall anchor. For a pair, measure the gap twice - corbels that are not level with each other are the first thing the eye catches. Screws and anchors are not supplied.
Care
Wipe occasionally with a dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid solvents and household chemicals, which lift the paint. The brass bell will darken over time; a brass cleaner brings it back.
Frequently asked questions
Is this one corbel or two?
Can it actually hold a shelf?
Does the brass bell ring?
How far does it project from the wall?
Are the two designs the same size?
Is the wood solid?
What if it arrives damaged?
Can I return it?
Can I order several?
Shipping and assurance
Free insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it - transit damage is covered.
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