LARGE ANTIQUE SHIVA 18th/19th C. WOOD HINDU CHARIOT PANEL FROM INDIA
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1995590 | Primary Material: Wood |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1800-1849 |
| Region of Origin: India | Type: Carving |
STUNNING 18th - 19th C. HAND CARVED HINDU TEMPLECHARIOT WOOD PANEL FROM INDIA
Up for auction is this very oldbeautifully hand-carved wood panel that would have been adorned on a Hinduceremonial chariot (Ratha) that was pulled through the streets during festivalprocessions. This carving depicts PANCHAMUHKTI Shiva with 5 heads and 10 arms. This carving is just one out of manypanels that would have adorned the Chariot; what a magnificent sight it would havebeen.&...nbsp;This amazing, very old high qualitycarving has aged nicely over time and retains a powerful feel of spiritualpresence. There are some pieces missing to one of his arms, and other chips and cracks, that all addscharacter and charm to this spiritual piece. These type of carvings with this age are becoming harder to find.It is a great part on India History, art, and the Hindu religion. It would bean excellent addition for a collector, home shrine, or a yoga studio. Pleasehave a good look at all the pictures of this marvelous carving as part of thedescription.AGE: 18th - 19th C.SIZE: 19.5"(H) x 11"(W) x 4.5 (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 very oldbeautifully hand-carved wood panel that would have been adorned on a Hinduceremonial chariot (Ratha) that was pulled through the streets during festivalprocessions. This carving depicts PANCHAMUHKTI Shiva with 5 heads and 10 arms. This carving is just one out of manypanels that would have adorned the Chariot; what a magnificent sight it would havebeen.&...nbsp;This amazing, very old high qualitycarving has aged nicely over time and retains a powerful feel of spiritualpresence. There are some pieces missing to one of his arms, and other chips and cracks, that all addscharacter and charm to this spiritual piece. These type of carvings with this age are becoming harder to find.It is a great part on India History, art, and the Hindu religion. It would bean excellent addition for a collector, home shrine, or a yoga studio. Pleasehave a good look at all the pictures of this marvelous carving as part of thedescription.AGE: 18th - 19th C.SIZE: 19.5"(H) x 11"(W) x 4.5 (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.
