Old 3 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19th Century Lamp Niches Slaked lime (chunnam) paste is

Slaked lime (chunnam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves

Crafted in the Mughal style

5 cms high

or waste paper bins

Old 3 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19th Century Lamp Niches Slaked lime (chunnam) paste isThis 19th century hand carved stone lamp niche comes from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, a region renowned for its distinctive golden sandstone and exceptional architectural craftsmanship. Designed with three small arched recesses, the niche would originally have been built into the wall beside a doorway where oil lamps or small candles were placed to illuminate the entrance and welcome guests. The warm yellow sandstone, often referred to as Jaisalmer stone,