Vishnu Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 18thC Furniture and patina consistent with age

and patina consistent with age and use

98 x 33 x 91 (w x d x h cms)

renowned for their mastery of metal casting using the ancient lost-wax technique

It has all of the original beautifully decorated mother of pearl counters

Chain: 1m of chain included

Vishnu Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 18thC Furniture and patina consistent with ageCarved teak chariot carving of Lord Vishnu dating from the 18th century. Chariot panels originate mostly from Tamil Nadu in South India. These chariots, called Ratha Yatra are decorated with carved teak sacred scenes and images. The chariots are enormous temples on wheels which are drawn through the streets by hundreds of people. Temples depicting an Jagannath (an avatar of Vishnu) are a true splendor to behold and the name gave origin to the English