Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andrah Pradesh - 19th Century Wardrobes as well as a finely

as well as a finely executed raised tray edge

including robust corner braces

The front is beautifully carved with hints of the original gilding and beneath the three drawers

This beautifully hand decorated vase features eight cartouches showcasing scenes of pine trees

Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andrah Pradesh - 19th Century Wardrobes as well as a finelyThis late 19th century carved teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and was traditionally created by tribal communities to decorate the walls of village huts and small domestic shrines. Panels such as these were symbolic objects associated with devotion and protection, often representing a favoured deity or sacred architectural form. Their deeply carved surfaces and weathered patina give them a striking sculptural quality.