Carved Teak Horse Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Period - 18th Century It has two sets of

It has two sets of sliding doors

Fine Glazed Celadon Song Dynasty Style Vase in a delicate shade of jade green

The original left hand has been replaced in the mid 20th century

The Hindu elephant god Ganesh in the center is framed by intricately chip carved mandalas

With three useful drawers in the front to stow away remotes & cables

Carved Teak Horse Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Period - 18th Century It has two sets ofThis beautifully carved Indian architectural support is from a large chariot locally called ter or Ratha Yatra. It would have been one of four corner brackets. These chariots were decorated with sacred Hindu scenes and are the finest wooden sculptures found in Tamil Nadu. This example dates to the early 19th century and is made from teak wood. Ratha Yatra temples were so large, they were pulled through the streets by teams of devotional worshipers