Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Finish - Grey Lacquer This carved rosewood window shutter

This carved rosewood window shutter is from the Shekavati region of the Thar Desert

small-scale botanical patterns

Condition: Beautiful weathered patina consistent with age and use

and traces of this original lacquer can still be seen on this example

Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Finish - Grey Lacquer This carved rosewood window shutterThis 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