Stone Padma Mandala Panel From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Clothes Every painting has meaning and

Every painting has meaning and each panel has wonderfully detailed hand painted depictions of animals

Crafted from solid teak and dating from the early 19th century this majestic mirror is truly unique and traces of the original green paint can be seen

20 x 6 x 12 (w x d x h cms)

but even without candles they look very decorative hung on a wall

The square top with mitred frame showcases the dramatic flowing pattern of the elm

Stone Padma Mandala Panel From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Clothes Every painting has meaning andHand carved in the desert city of Jaisalmer during the 19th century, this sandstone panel captures the luminous warmth of the regions celebrated golden stone. At its centre blooms a beautifully rendered Padma mandala ( ) the traditional circular lotus motif found throughout Jain temple thresholds and haveli faades. Radiating in rhythmic symmetry, this blossoming form also echoes the ancient concept of the Surya padma ( ), where the lotus and sun merge