Carved Teak Elephant Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood metal candle holder

metal candle holder

Features: Three Louvre Doors

and a stylised lingzhi fungus emblem of longevity

making them both decorative and practical household items

This 19th-century cream painted teak mirror is crafted from an antique Indian carved frame

Carved Teak Elephant Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood metal candle holderThis 19th century carved lintel showcases intricate depictions of elephants. The central carving features a symmetrical design while foliage fills the space between. The style of carving indicates it to be Gujarati in origin. It would have adorned an old haveli, a home of a merchant. Its impressive age is evident in the patina and layers of old paint which is still evident in traces. However, age has not dulled the beauty of the precision carving that