Painted Ganesh Lintel Panel From Kutch - 19th Century Vases These beautifully carved panels were

These beautifully carved panels were carved from local teak trees by local tribal people

Chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries

Unlike porcelain made for the imperial court

wide segmented frame

The finely perforated brass body is decorated with repeating geometric motifs that allow light and air to circulate

Painted Ganesh Lintel Panel From Kutch - 19th Century Vases These beautifully carved panels wereThis exceptional 19th century carved wooden lintel panel originates from Kutch in Gujarat, Western India, and once formed part of the architectural decoration above a doorway in a traditional home. Richly hand carved and retaining traces of its original painted finish, the panel centres around a beautifully detailed depiction of Ganesh, the revered Hindu deity associated with wisdom, protection and good fortune. Ganesh is framed by scrolling foliate