ANTIQUE 19th C. HAND CARVED WOODEN HINDU CHARIOT CARVING FROM INDIA
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15045024 | Region of Origin: India |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Type: Carving | Primary Material: Wood |
| Color: Brown |
STUNNING 19th C. HAND CARVED HINDU RISHI TEMPLE CHARIOT WOODEN PANEL FROM INDIA
Up for auction is this old beautifully hand-carved, finely carved, wood panel that would have been adorned on a Hindu ceremonial chariot (Ratha) that was pulled through the streets of India during festival processions. This carving depicts a Hindu Rishi with 2 students or followers. A Rishi is an accomplished and enlightened person who after intense meditation realized the sup...reme truth and eternal knowledge. Devotees would travel far to visit Rishi's to heard their teachings. This carving is just one out of many panels that would have adorned the Chariot; what a magnificent sight it would have been! This amazing, very old high quality carving has aged nicely over time and retains a powerful feel of spiritual presence. It does have some scratches and dents due to age and wear from outdoor use, which all adds character and charm to this spiritual piece. These type of carvings with this age is a great part on India History, art, and the Hindu religion. It would be an excellent addition for a collector, home shrine, or a yoga studio. Please have a good look at all the pictures of this marvelous carving as part of the description.AGE: 19th C.SIZE: 22"(H) x 9"(W) x 3 (THICK) INCHES Please contact me if you have any questions. The panel will be packed with extreme care.Please contact me for International shipping charges if the charges do not look correct, we have many options.
Up for auction is this old beautifully hand-carved, finely carved, wood panel that would have been adorned on a Hindu ceremonial chariot (Ratha) that was pulled through the streets of India during festival processions. This carving depicts a Hindu Rishi with 2 students or followers. A Rishi is an accomplished and enlightened person who after intense meditation realized the sup...reme truth and eternal knowledge. Devotees would travel far to visit Rishi's to heard their teachings. This carving is just one out of many panels that would have adorned the Chariot; what a magnificent sight it would have been! This amazing, very old high quality carving has aged nicely over time and retains a powerful feel of spiritual presence. It does have some scratches and dents due to age and wear from outdoor use, which all adds character and charm to this spiritual piece. These type of carvings with this age is a great part on India History, art, and the Hindu religion. It would be an excellent addition for a collector, home shrine, or a yoga studio. Please have a good look at all the pictures of this marvelous carving as part of the description.AGE: 19th C.SIZE: 22"(H) x 9"(W) x 3 (THICK) INCHES Please contact me if you have any questions. The panel will be packed with extreme care.Please contact me for International shipping charges if the charges do not look correct, we have many options.
