Carved Kalaśa Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Wall Art The lacquer on the doors

The lacquer on the doors has worn away in places revealing an undercoating of burgundy lacquer and in some places

It has been hand made on a potters wheel in the traditional way

visible grain and natural imperfections

This gilt bronze statue of Vajrasattva is a museum quality reproduction

An excellent example of an antique Tibetan painted choksar dating from the 17th century and one of the oldest we have encountered

Carved Kalaśa Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Wall Art The lacquer on the doorsThis finely detailed 19th century teak lintel was salvaged from a traditional building in Gujarat, western India. Once set above a doorway as both a structural and decorative element, the panel showcases a series of hand carved elephants and floral scrollwork framing a central kalaa inviting prosperity, purity, and divine presence into the home. The elephants symbols of wisdom, power, and protection are beautifully rendered in shallow relief, framed