Shiva & Parvati Chariot Carving From South India - 18th Century Cashmere Tibetan cabinets are now very

Tibetan cabinets are now very rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China coming onto the market

- Suitable for dry clean only

Torgams or Torkhams were normally set into the wall of a house or monastery - hence the stepped construction

These beautifully crafted plates are great for serving canapes or as a soap dish

124 x 56 x 94cms 87

Shiva & Parvati Chariot Carving From South India - 18th Century Cashmere Tibetan cabinets are now veryThis hand carved teak chariot carving of Lord Shiva with a Vahana Nandi bull dates from the 18th century. This piece is mounted on a sturdy iron stand. Chariot panels originate mostly from Tamil Nadu in South India. These chariots, locally called ter or Ratha Yatra are decorated with carved teak sacred scenes and images of deities. These sculptures are the finest wooden sculptures found in Tamil Nadu. The chariots are enormous temples on wheels that