Antique Indian Hindu Ratha Chariot Wood Panel of Shiva Nataraja. 18th-19th Century
Authentic 18th-19th century South Indian hardwood panel from traditional ceremonial chariot celebrated during Ratha Utchavam – Hindu temple festival associated with numerous temples of Shiva, Shakti and Vishnu across India. Carved in deep relief, this panel depicts dancing Shiva Nataraja. The classical form of the depiction appears in stone reliefs, as at the Ellora Caves and the Badami Caves, by around the 6th century. Around the 10th century, it emerged in Tamil Nadu in its mature and best-known expression in Chola bronzes. Wonderful auspicious ritual object for a collection.
Size: 3962px × 3962px
Photo credit: © Oriental Antiques UK - Asian Art Dealer and Appraiser / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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