Carved Lintel Panel Of Ganesh & Gajalaxmi From Gujarat - 18thC Period - Shōwa Condition: Good antique condition with

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and remnants of lacquer enhancing character

Double happiness means 'Joy and Happiness' and is often on objects gifted at weddings

Dating from the late 19th century and made from maple wood

Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves

This superb gilt black lacquer jewellery cabinet was made in Canton for export during the early 19th century

Carved Lintel Panel Of Ganesh & Gajalaxmi From Gujarat - 18thC Period - Shōwa Condition: Good antique condition withThis intricately carved antique Indian panel depicts Ganesh on the left and Gaja Lakshmi on the right. Gaja Lakshmi or Gajalaxmi means Lakshmi with elephants. She sits atop a lotus throne and symbolises both fertility and abundance whilst being bathed by elephants. Gaja Lakshmi motifs are commonly found in both Hinduism & Buddhism. The style of carving indicates it to be Gujarati in origin. It would have adorned an old haveli, a home of a merchant.