Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Finish - Green Lacquer It has then been framed

It has then been framed in a black wooden frame

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Features: Hand-worked repoussé decoration

Condition: Good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use

Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Finish - Green Lacquer It has then been framedThis fabulous coffee table is an antique Indian daybed known as a takhat. Takhats were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan, particularly in the Shekhawati area. This takhat is from Shekhawati and dates to the 19th century and is constructed from roheda wood, which is a variety of teak and the national wood of Rajasthan. This table has old carvings in Hindi on one side and colourful lacquer beading runs around the