Old 43 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19thC Opera Chests The stand was made at

The stand was made at a later date

Matches with A4677 table

while the drawers and doors are made from kiri (paulownia)

the cabinet is fitted with a single shelf offering practical storage

Thangka - Tibetan Buddhist Painting on Cloth with a silk border-  this beautiful and rare piece has the original painting and the original silk border and cover   -19thC

Old 43 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19thC Opera Chests The stand was made atOf Jaisalmer (The Golden City), in the hot and arid state of Rajasthan, this beautiful 43 way niche would have been utilitarian, perhaps even essential for life when originally carved. Summer temperatures in Rajasthan can soar to over 50c. Airflow into, through and out of houses there is essential. This piece crucially features trelliswork or fretwork; areas where the stone is pierced all the way through. These holes not only served as places for