Indian Carved Gaja Lakshmi Panel - Mughal Style - 18th Century Style - Meiping Vase Originally intended for practical storage

Originally intended for practical storage

and scholarly objects

such niches illuminated entrances at dusk

hand-thrown construction

Indian Carved Gaja Lakshmi Panel - Mughal Style - 18th Century Style - Meiping Vase Originally intended for practical storageThis carved Indian panel dates from the 18th century and has been made from chip carved teak in the Mughal Style. The panel depicts Gaja Lakshmi or Gajalaxmi meaning Lakshmi with elephants. She sits atop a lotus throne and symbolises both fertility and abundance. Gaja Lakshmi motifs are commonly found in both Hinduism & Buddhism. The style of carving indicates its origins to be from Hyderabad in India. The panel comes supplied with wall hangers fitted