Carved Stone Lamp Niche From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Burr Elm Condition: Rustic aged finish with

Condition: Rustic aged finish with natural wear

Chinese Kang cabinets can also be used behind a sofa or as a coffee table

The original Chola period bronzes were created using the lost wax technique

The single eyelet at the top allows for suspension via a cord or chain

94 x 10 x 153 (wxdxh cms)

Carved Stone Lamp Niche From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Burr Elm Condition: Rustic aged finish withThis 19th century carved stone lamp niche from Rajasthan is a beautifully preserved architectural fragment, once set into the wall of a traditional home to hold a small oil lamp or candle. Hand carved from dense local sandstone, the niche features a deeply recessed central chamber framed by flowing vegetal motifsstylised leaves and flame like forms that echo the flicker of the lamp it once held. These carvings are typical of rural Rajasthani