Indian Stone Pilaster

Green flakes, brown stone beneath, and a steady vertical line.

Indian craftsmen carved this pilaster in stone in the 19th century. Pilasters of this sort commonly flanked doorways, pillared halls and altars. The square shaft is lightly molded, with a plain capital and a swelled lower section with ridged bands. Pale turquoise-green paint covers most of the surface but has worn away in streaks to expose the tan stone, especially down the center. The finish is chalky and dry, slightly rough to the eye.

About 58 inches tall, 12 inches wide. Pair it with its twin and the effect is a gate.