Indian Full Pillar with Carved Ram Capitol and Stone Base

A ram up top, and the rest of the column keeps a straight face.

Teak has long been the favored timber of Gujarat's builders, prized for its strength and for how well it takes a chisel. This full pillar with a carved ram capital and stone base comes from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 19th century, in carved teak wood and stone. The shaft is dark brown and deeply fluted, with a patterned band of carving just below the capital and small leaves at the foot. Curling horns and foliage spread at the top. The rounded stone base sits on a rough, uneven slab. Just under eight feet at 94 inches.

Straight lines, briefly interrupted by a sheep.