Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Shiva & Parvati - 18th Century Chest Chola bronzes used an alloy

Chola bronzes used an alloy is known as Pancha Loham

They clearly lunched together regularly

This Taisho-era Japanese kasane isho tansu represents the traditional craftsmanship of northern Japan

Round Table made from Old Painted Pine with a distressed Blue painted finish

Originally it would have been accompanied by a cabinet which it stacks on top of which is sold separately (Stock Code C1426)

Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Shiva & Parvati - 18th Century Chest Chola bronzes used an alloyThis carved teak chariot panel is from Tamil Nadu in South India and dates to the late 18th century. The central figure is the Hindu god Shiva, The Destroyer who demolishes in order for the world to be created anew. On his left is his consort Parvati, the mother of the goddess Ganesh. On his right is his trident or trishula, his eternal symbol. In his left hand he holds a deer symbolising the four Vedas & spiritual freedom. Originally coated with