Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Material - Cryptomeria The hints of black pitch

The hints of black pitch (a tar like substance) was used to protect from a previous life adding an extra layer of depth and contrast making the carving stand out further

These Morijang cabinets first came into use in the late 18th century and were used as headside chests near the mattress in the women's quarter for storing lingerie and small accessories

solid and stable with age-related texture

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spacious cupboard with twin doors

Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Material - Cryptomeria The hints of black pitchThis excellent octagonal rosewood prayer table from Shekhawati dates from the 19th century. The quality of brass jali is some of the best workmanship we've seen for many a year. The red & green lacquer feet are turned in the traditional way. Similar brass work is found on merchant boxes and singhasan (god thrones). The style has strong Arabic themes and was likely influenced by the Mughal period in India (15261761). These types of low Indian prayer