Carved Indian Peacock Panel From A Ratha Yatra Chariot - 19thC Mirrors Dimensions: W27 x D9 x

Dimensions: W27 x D9 x H10 cm

The speed at that they work along the long tables

Print dimensions: 24 x 35

used for the storage of books

Whilst smaller tabletop cabinets and sino-regency furniture was more commonly made for export to Europe during the early 19th century

Carved Indian Peacock Panel From A Ratha Yatra Chariot - 19thC Mirrors Dimensions: W27 x D9 xThis carved Indian teak panel from a Ratha Yatra chariot depicts two opposing peacocks in a foliate surrounding. The peacock is the national bird of India and is believed to bring luck and prosperity. Called Maurya in Hindi, peacocks got their name from the people of the Maurya dynasty (322BC 184BC) who kept and raised them in royal courts. Ratha Yatra chariots are found mostly in Tamil Nadu, South India, and enormous temples on wheels are drawn