Carved Soapstone Lamp Niche From Dungarpur - 19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) 75 x 70 x 21

75 x 70 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

175 x 41 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

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is known as a toran

The polished marble surface enhances the precision of the carving

Carved Soapstone Lamp Niche From Dungarpur - 19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) 75 x 70 x 21These antique Indian lamp niches are intricately carved from green soapstone found almost exclusively in Dungarpur in Rajasthan. They were usually used beside doorways with oil lamps and candles. The mihrab arch motif is seen across India and the Near East and is a clear influence of the sustained occupation of India by the Mughals between 1526 and 1761. Suitable for indoor & outdoor use. From India 17 x 7 x 23 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except