Markandeya Chariot Carving From South India - 18th Century shawl Two drawers sit neatly above

Two drawers sit neatly above a double-door cupboard

This one is made from old Elm and has a distressed painted finish

carrying handle

It's in very good condition for it's age dating from the 2nd half of the 19th century

These seated Buddhas are in the pose of Vitarka Mudra where the tips of the thumb and index finger are touching to form a circle

Markandeya Chariot Carving From South India - 18th Century shawl Two drawers sit neatly aboveThis Indian carved teak panel depicts the story of Markandeya who was destined to die at age 16. Markandeya was a devotee of Shiva and protected from death. The god of death, Yama riding a bull came to take Markandeya's life by thowing a rope around his neck. Instead, the noose became tied around a nearby Shivalingam summoning Lord Shiva. Shiva battled Yama to the point of defeat and saved Markandeya earning Shiva the name of Kalantaka (The Ender of