Tanjore Reverse Glass Painting Of Saraswati Playing A Veena - 19thC Material - Ivory 5 x 20 x 39

5 x 20 x 39

5 x114 (wxdxh cms)

It's from the border areas of Southern Rajasthan and Northern Gujarat

In it's centre is a dragon which represents various phases of the equinox as well as as being a symbol of heaven and the power of spring

it makes an exceptional decorative feature — perfect as a garden gate

Tanjore Reverse Glass Painting Of Saraswati Playing A Veena - 19thC Material - Ivory 5 x 20 x 39This old Indian reverse glass painting is painted in the Tanjore style and depicts the Hindu goddess Saraswati playing a saraswati veena, a stringed and plucked Indian musical instrument to which she gave her name. The first veena is thought to have been made circa 1700BC. She is seen here performing alongside a deer. Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music, art, and learning. She is often pictured playing music with an animal. usually a swan or