Carved Lintel Panel Of Ganesh & Gajalaxmi From Gujarat - 18thC Bangles 34 x 11 x 41

34 x 11 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

the vase displays rich crimson tones with subtle variations created naturally during the firing process

Crafted from solid elm

This beautiful design uses the 'Itajime' Shibori technique to create the diamond repeat which is then digitally printed onto gorgeous soft pile velvet

Carved Lintel Panel Of Ganesh & Gajalaxmi From Gujarat - 18thC Bangles 34 x 11 x 41This intricately carved antique Indian panel depicts Ganesh on the left and Gaja Lakshmi on the right. Gaja Lakshmi or Gajalaxmi means Lakshmi with elephants. She sits atop a lotus throne and symbolises both fertility and abundance whilst being bathed by elephants. Gaja Lakshmi motifs are commonly found in both Hinduism & Buddhism. The style of carving indicates it to be Gujarati in origin. It would have adorned an old haveli, a home of a merchant.