Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century Finish - Black Lacquer Two batons have been added

Two batons have been added recently to the interior of the lid to stop the top splitting

They are sustainably sourced as they are reclaimed from old buildings

revealing its original purpose of securely storing precious items

Chinese versions often had the reigning emperor inscribed in characters along the top while Tibetan ones did not

rest and enjoy the fresh air — forming part of everyday street life in northern China

Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century Finish - Black Lacquer Two batons have been addedThis beautifully carved teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and dates from the 19th century. Traditionally created by tribal communities to decorate the walls of village homes and shrines, panels such as this were both architectural and symbolic, bringing colour, craftsmanship and spiritual presence into domestic spaces. Hand carved from solid teak, the panel features a deeply recessed central opening framed by geometric