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This thing has been with me since 2014. Its diameter measures 50 cms (19"). Whether this is a tea table top ... or whatever, i ignore. The scenes depicted feature a story; maybe a member studying Indian culture is able to tell what the story is about.
Apparently the back was intervened (grey painted) to comply with later device features. I would love to know what this thing is about. . |
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Not a simple comment, Gentlemen ?
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Looks like a table top, underside has screw holes for 3 legs o a 3-section base. 3 make it easier to keep steady where 4 might wind up with one leg or more uneven requiring a shim to keep it from rocking. Just like for a tripod or stool.
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I think its a shield with artwork from the Ramayama ...When Rama hears Sita has been taken, he and his brother Lakshman set off on a quest to save her. On their journey, Rama and Lakshman travel to Kishkindha, the kingdom of monkeys. They befriend the monkey king Hanuman, who helps the brothers. Learning that Ravana has taken Sita to his island kingdom of Lanka, they set off with a vast monkey army to get her back. please see https://asia.si.edu/the-epic-that-inspired-diwali/
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Thank you Perter. I would never make it myself. Your suggestion is rather plausible
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Well, the central tondo depicts Durga killing the demon Mahishasura.
At least three avatars of Vishnu are recognizable - Matsya (fish), Kurma (turtle) and Narasimha, disemboweling Hiranyakashipu. There is a possibility of at least one other Vishnu's avatar - Parashurama, depicted with axe, bow and quiver. Perhaps there are also a couple of episodes of a certain tale, but I rather doubt it's Ramayana. |
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