Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer On Stand - 19th Century Amulets Thse exquisitely painted Indian doors

Thse exquisitely painted Indian doors are from the town of Bikaner in Rajasthan and datefromt the 19thC

Dhokra is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique

This hand carved limed mango daybed echoes the seating of marble Mughal thrones seen in Rajasthani palaces

its relaxed proportions make it a wonderfully versatile piece

Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer On Stand - 19th Century Amulets Thse exquisitely painted Indian doorsHand carved from the warm golden sandstone of Jaisalmer, this 19th century three way lamp niche would originally have been set beside a doorway, holding small oil lamps or candles to illuminate entrances at dusk. Such niches are characteristic of the desert architecture of Northern Rajasthan, where the honey toned stone of Jaisalmer lends both strength and beauty to faades. This example features three slender arched openings divided by simple carved