GAJA YALI Condition:Great. Minor loss. Wear consistent with age. Can be cleaned to reveal all the details. Irrespective of its origin

Irrespective of its origin

It spread from India to the Near East

Vibhuti also referred to as Bhasma (holy ash) carries great significance in Hinduism and especially in Shaivism where it is thought to symbolise the mystic power of Lord Shiva

METAL BOX WITH INTRICATE LATTICE WORK

The brass box with a very interesting shape was used in traditional kitchens of Rajasthan

GAJA YALI Condition:Great. Minor loss. Wear consistent with age. Can be cleaned to reveal all the details. Irrespective of its originYali also known as Vyala are mythical creatures found in many Hindu temples. They are often sculpted into the pillars mostly at the entrance of the temples as they are said to protect the temples. These mythical creatures are usually shown to have head and stylised body of a lion with tusks or trunk of an elephant and a tail of a serpent. Yali can be a combination of any of the animals like lion, elephant, serpent, horse, dog, goat, bird etc. Similar