Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh – Late 19th Century Serveware 106 x 46 x 80

106 x 46 x 80 (wxdxh cms)

A similar example can be found in the Tropenmuseum

Singing bowls were traditionally used in Tibetan monasteries to signal the start and end of meditation and also during chanting prayers

This particular piece has delicate border carvings and a wonderful rich patina

He is often described as 'King of the birds' and pictured with wings

Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh – Late 19th Century Serveware 106 x 46 x 80This distinctive late 19th century teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and was traditionally used to adorn village homes, domestic shrines, and sacred spaces. Hand carved by local artisans, such panels served both decorative and symbolic purposes, often drawing inspiration from temple architecture and devotional imagery. Their compact scale and deeply worked surfaces create a striking sculptural presence that belies their