Carved Gajalakshmi Lintel Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Finish - Inlay 82 x 16 x 56

82 x 16 x 56 (wxdxh cms)

This painted Tibetan side cabinet has incredibly unusual iconography and dates to the 18th century

these elements form a visual language celebrating scholarship

in the Punjab and the technique used is known as scratchwork

Carved Gajalakshmi Lintel Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Finish - Inlay 82 x 16 x 56This beautifully carved and colourful antique Indian lintel panel depicts the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by detailed and deeply carved peacocks and elephants. This form is known as Gajalakshmi or Gajalaxmi. Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of prosperity and consort of Vishnu and alters her form to accompany him on each of his incarnations. This 19th century lintel panel is carved from a single piece of wood and the detailed carvings are layered with