Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Shiva & Parvati - 18th Century Chest From Central Tibet

From Central Tibet

colour and character

They clearly lunched together regularly

symbolising liberation and fearlessness

Carved Teak Chariot Carving Of Shiva & Parvati - 18th Century Chest From Central TibetThis carved teak chariot panel is from Tamil Nadu in South India and dates to the late 18th century. The central figure is the Hindu god Shiva, The Destroyer who demolishes in order for the world to be created anew. On his left is his consort Parvati, the mother of the goddess Ganesh. On his right is his trident or trishula, his eternal symbol. In his left hand he holds a deer symbolising the four Vedas & spiritual freedom. Originally coated with