Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19thC Wucai Porcelain The original piece was constructed

The original piece was constructed from Pine and is over 100 years old - from Gansu province China

bringing history

The panel is carved from a single piece of wood from the hollock tree (terminalia myriocarpa) also known as the East Indian almond tree

The brass hinges and lockplates are shaped like butterflies

the same island from which the world famous huanghuali wood hails from

Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19thC Wucai Porcelain The original piece was constructedThis is a carved teak chariot carving from Tamil Nadu South India depicting a Yali lion a mythical creature seen in many South Indian temples The chariots are decorated with carved teak images mostly of religious significance. The chariots are enormous temples on wheels which are drawn through the streets by hundreds of people. They are called Ratha Yatra. In Orissa the Ratha Yatra carry an image of Krishna known locally as Lord Jaganath. This is the