Carved Indian Peacock Panel From A Ratha Yatra Chariot - 19thC Origin - Nagaland The Chinese auspicious symbol of

The Chinese auspicious symbol of the bat is also prominent

30 x 30 x 52 cms

Frame: 54 x 2 x 48 (wxdxh cms)

This teak shelf dates from the days of the Raj

every elephant has a distressed paint finish - These cute Ele's would make great gifts and are available in two colours

Carved Indian Peacock Panel From A Ratha Yatra Chariot - 19thC Origin - Nagaland The Chinese auspicious symbol ofThis carved Indian teak panel from a Ratha Yatra chariot depicts a peacock in a foliate surrounding. The peacock is the national bird of India and is believed to bring luck and prosperity. Called maurya in Hindi, peacocks got their name from the people of the Maurya dynasty (322BC 184BC) who kept and raised them in royal courts. Ratha Yatra chariots are found mostly in Tamil Nadu, South India, and enormous temples on wheels are drawn through the