Old Carved Stone Jali Panel From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Persia serving both as storage chests

serving both as storage chests and as tables

Mounted on a graceful contemporary black iron base

A distinctive rounded entrance hole provides access to the interior and is framed by the surrounding bamboo bars

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

5  x 152  (wxdxh cms)

Old Carved Stone Jali Panel From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Persia serving both as storage chestsAn 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