Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Shiva & Parvati - 18th Century Chest hand-painted serpents

hand-painted serpents

likely early 19th century

Chola bronzes used an alloy is known as Pancha Loham

colour and character

Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Shiva & Parvati - 18th Century Chest hand-painted serpentsThis carved teak chariot panel is from Tamil Nadu in South India and dates to the late 18th century. The central figure is the Hindu god Shiva, The Destroyer who demolishes in order for the world to be created anew. On his left is his consort Parvati, the mother of the goddess Ganesh. On his right is his trident or trishula, his eternal symbol. In his left hand he holds a deer symbolising the four Vedas & spiritual freedom. Originally coated with