Markandeya Chariot Carving From South India - 18th Century shawl carrying handle

carrying handle

The use of this cartouche dates this particular print to after 1847 - Meiji Period

The stool shows signs of age consistent with its history

There is a small indent for an oil lamp which would be lit daily

Markandeya Chariot Carving From South India - 18th Century shawl carrying handleThis 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