Carved Lintel Panel Of Ganesh & Gajalaxmi From Gujarat - 18thC Period - Shōwa Craft beautiful calligraphy with ease

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This superb gilt black lacquer jewellery cabinet was made in Canton for export during the early 19th century

Its warm aged surface

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and remnants of lacquer enhancing character

Dimensions include base

Carved Lintel Panel Of Ganesh & Gajalaxmi From Gujarat - 18thC Period - Shōwa Craft beautiful calligraphy with easeThis intricately carved antique Indian panel depicts Ganesh on the left and Gaja Lakshmi on the right. Gaja Lakshmi or Gajalaxmi means Lakshmi with elephants. She sits atop a lotus throne and symbolises both fertility and abundance whilst being bathed by elephants. Gaja Lakshmi motifs are commonly found in both Hinduism & Buddhism. The style of carving indicates it to be Gujarati in origin. It would have adorned an old haveli, a home of a merchant.