Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andrah Pradesh - 19th Century Pillars The front of this chest

The front of this chest is densely chip-carved in the traditional Kutch style

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and a deep

Xinjiang furniture has been heavily influenced by its neighbouring regions of Kazakhstan

A central door opens to reveal a large interior storage space

Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andrah Pradesh - 19th Century Pillars The front of this chestThis late 19th century carved teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and was traditionally created by tribal communities to decorate the walls of village huts and small domestic shrines. Panels such as these were symbolic objects associated with devotion and protection, often representing a favoured deity or sacred architectural form. Their deeply carved surfaces and weathered patina give them a striking sculptural quality.