- Unknown Maker - Made of Green Jasper Gemstone - 95% Condition - Spent almost 2 years for carving - Makara is the king of animal of all time (Legendary). Only Hindu River Goddess and God Vishnu can ride on. - Much effort to carve and finish as it is difficult and it used a large raw material. ***Makara is the symbol of: - Appearance: While often depicted with an elephant's head and a fish or seal's body, it's a composite creature, sometimes featuring a crocodile's head and jaws, an elephant trunk, scales of a fish, and a peacock's tail. - Symbolism: Makara represents a complex combination of attributes. It is a symbol of strength and tenacity, intellect (through its crocodile association), and prosperity, particularly when depicted as the vahana (vehicle) of goddesses like Lakshmi or Varuna. It is also seen as a gatekeeper and protector of temples. - Astrology: In Hindu astrology, the Makara is equivalent to the zodiac sign Capricorn, which is often symbolized as a sea-goat with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish, embodying themes of earth and water. - Cultural Significance: Makara is a ubiquitous figure in the visual traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism in India and is found in temples across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and other regions of Southeast Asia, signifying its importance in protecting religious spaces and embodying divine power.

Made of Green Jasper Gemstone - Length 42.00cm - Width 13.00cm - Height 29.00cm - Weight 12.50kg