Ganga on her Makara vahana, North India, Rajasthan, early 20th century Coaster in two parts: in the upper part, two birds on either side of a central vase, below, the crowned and haloed goddess Ganga, seated on a lotus and riding a makara, her vahana vehicle, a mythical creature combining fish, crocodile and elephant. Framed in wood painted with friezes. 60 x 43 cm Accidents on the frame, some jumps of polychromy. A reverse-glass painting, Goddess Ganga on Vahana Makara, North India, Rajasthan, early 20th century