Indian it is ... but what ?

fernando · 7th April 2022, 12:53 PM

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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fernando · 13th April 2022, 09:48 AM

Not a simple comment, Gentlemen ?

kronckew · 13th April 2022, 03:11 PM

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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Peter Hudson · 5th December 2022, 06:13 PM

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/

Peter Hudson.

fernando · 6th December 2022, 11:02 AM

Thank you Perter. I would never make it myself. Your suggestion is rather plausible

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Gustav · 6th December 2022, 01:41 PM

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.

7th April 2022, 12:53 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Indian it is ... but what ? 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. . Attached Images

13th April 2022, 03:11 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	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. . Last edited by fernando; 13th April 2022 at 04:09 PM. Reason: Spare talk

13th April 2022, 09:48 AM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Not a simple comment, Gentlemen ?

5th December 2022, 06:13 PM	#4
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 289	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/ Peter Hudson.

6th December 2022, 11:02 AM	#5
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Thank you Perter. I would never make it myself. Your suggestion is rather plausible .

6th December 2022, 01:41 PM	#6
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,196	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.