Stone Jali Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Chapati Box it follows the classical altar-table

it follows the classical altar-table proportion used for ancestral offerings and incense

5 x H36 cm

The Hindu god Krishna is depicted playing the flute in the center is framed by intricately chip carved peacocks

The styles of 18th and 19th century pieces are often based on Ming designs that have a beautiful simplicity

The iron drawer pulls (hikite) on the front are leech (hirute) shaped which was a classic shape used during the Meiji period

Stone Jali Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Chapati Box it follows the classical altar-tableThis finely carved architectural fragment once formed part of a traditional stone haveli in Rajasthan. Havelis were the grand residences of wealthy merchant families and nobility, celebrated for their elaborate craftsmanship and richly ornamented faades. Hand carved from sandstone, this striking piece features an intricate jali lattice enclosed within a classic Mughal arch, showcasing the refined geometric artistry associated with North Indian