Carved Lintel Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 18thC Vases They were used in stone

They were used in stone havelis - the stylish homes of the wealthy families

Dating to the 19th century from the desert state of Rajasthan

It is carved from one piece of Marble - from Gujarat - 19thC

distressed finish

they were made for the European market which enjoyed a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie from the Georgian period onwards

Carved Lintel Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 18thC Vases They were used in stoneThis beautifully carved Indian lintel panel is of considerable age and from South India. It dates to the 18th century and would have come from above a doorway of an Andhra Pradesh home. Constructed from wild jackfruit wood it depicts Lakshmi framed by elephants (Gaja Lakshmi), the attendants, peacocks, lion & monkey carvings are all carved in the typical South Indian style. The lintel panel has many layers of paint and pitch (tar) used for