Indian Horse Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Style - Tianqiuping 'Bottle' Vases The style is Song Dynasty

The style is Song Dynasty

made for the British Indian Army

Ratha Yatra chariots are decorated with carved sacred scenes and images of deities

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Yaobian translates to 'transmutation' and refers to the the variegated glaze effect which occurs as the glaze changes colour during the kiln firing process

Indian Horse Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Style - Tianqiuping 'Bottle' Vases The style is Song DynastyThis beautifully carved Indian horse panel is an antique carving from a large chariot locally called ter or Ratha Yatra. 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. Beautiful carvings like this often adorned the chariots. Here, we see a warrior riding on horseback, probably Mallana, a manifestation of Shiva.