A ceiling panel, Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu. This panel dates to the 19th century. Ornately created in the traditions of wood carving for Chettinad architecture. Made from a hardwood, and includes motifs of flora and fauna and geometry. From the house of the Raja of Chettinad, which was built in 1912. Including a custom made bronze base. Height 170.5 cm, width 34 cm, depth 4 cm. Provenance: private collection, Aotearoa