Indian Horse Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Style - Tianqiuping 'Bottle' Vases 5 (w x d x

5  (w x d x h cms)

using antique reclaimed materials

this versatile vessel can be repurposed as a small wastepaper bin

87 x 4 x 75 (wxdxh cms)

made for the British Indian Army

Indian Horse Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Style - Tianqiuping 'Bottle' Vases 5 (w x d xThis beautifully carved Indian horse panel is an antique carving from a large chariot locally called ter or Ratha Yatra. These chariots were decorated with sacred Hindu scenes and are the finest wooden sculptures found in Tamil Nadu. This example dates to the early 19th century and is made from teak wood. Beautiful carvings like this often adorned the chariots. Here, we see a warrior riding on horseback, probably Mallana, a manifestation of Shiva.