Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Lord Rama - 19th Century Origin - Thailand With 3 drawers

With 3 drawers

sound (a four-stringed lute)

This chakki table is 19th century and beautifully chip carved around the edge

This whimsical carved fish sculpture is a playful decorative accent

This classic Chinese altar table would have been used as a family altar

Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Lord Rama - 19th Century Origin - Thailand With 3 drawersThis carved teak chariot panel depicting Lord Rama is from an old temple chariot from Tamil Nadu in South India. Lord Rama is associated with virtue and was believed to be an incarnation of Vishnu. Rama is seen here wearing a Kiritamukuta, 'The Highest of All Crowns' holding a bow. This is likely a scene from The Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic written in Sanskrit, specifically the tale of Vali & Sugriva. Vali & Sugriva were brothers and when Sugriva