Old Carved Stone Jali Panel From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Persia This sideboard from Qinghai province

This sideboard from Qinghai province in North-Western China on the border with Mongolia & has original painting

uniting the romance of Indian tradition with the elegance of marble carving

Dating from the 19th century it shows signs of its age

90 x 28 x 81 (w x d x h cms)

Old Carved Stone Jali Panel From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Persia This sideboard from Qinghai provinceAn exquisite example of the artisanal skill of Indian craftspeople of times past. This jali fretwork panel is all hand carved. These panels from Jaisalmer town in the desert Rajasthan gave privacy while allowing a cooling breeze to enter the building. They were used in stone havelis, the stylish homes of the more wealthy and this piece dates to the 19th century. Mounted on a graceful contemporary black iron base. From India 53 x 6 x 71 (wxdxh cms) UK