Teak Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood the clay is broken to

the clay is broken to reveal a finished piece

original iron fittings and later hanging mounts

Ginger jars are steeped in centuries of Chinese culture and history originating in the Qin dynasty (221 - 207 BC) when ginger and other luxury Chinese goods became major exports to the Western world

It is over 100 years old and covered with a rich patina from years of use

square posts with capped tops

Teak Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood the clay is broken toThis South Indian panel of Madurai Veeran is from Tamil Nadu. Madurai Veeran is a Tamil folk deity and the warrior of Madurai. This panel is from a temple chariot locally called ter or Ratha Yatra. These chariots are decorated with carved sacred scenes and images of deities. These sculptures are the finest wooden sculptures found in Tamil Nadu. This example dates to the 19th century and is made from teak wood. Ratha Yatra temples were so large, that