Carved Teak Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Lampshades or occasional seat

or occasional seat

Coated in a clear matte finish to protect against splashes and spills

Created by Utagawa Yoshitsuya (1822-1866)

while matching lion-mask handles complete the elegant form

Originally used for storing wine

Carved Teak Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Lampshades or occasional seatSalvaged from a building that had fallen into disrepair in the state of Gujarat, this impressive Indian architectural lintel dates to the 19th century and is richly carved with symbolic imagery. Originally positioned above a doorway, it would have served both a protective and auspicious role within the home. The composition depicts two elephants with riders, carved in relief at either end, flanking the central figure of the deity Ganesh. Ganesh,