Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Shiva & Parvati - 18th Century Bedside Cabinets This Indian 19th century cauldron

This Indian 19th century cauldron is called an urli ( ഉരുളി )

Mounting: Supplied With Sturdy Wall Hangers

a lac stick is pressed against the pot

Negoro lacquer is uncommon and during the 50's & 60's there was a well-known dealer in Japan who refinished chests with negoro lacquer for the Western market

The front is pear wood and the sides are kiri wood

Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Shiva & Parvati - 18th Century Bedside Cabinets This Indian 19th century cauldronThis 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