Carved Stone Window Jharokha Panel From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Occasional Tables 15 x 24 cms tall

15 x 24 cms tall approx

From Nepal

Wine tables were used for entertaining guests on arrival - usually with a chair placed on either side

Unlike many that retain the natural golden tone of Jaisalmer stone

This piece is made from Elm and came from the house of an official - it was used beside the kang - a heated platform bed

Carved Stone Window Jharokha Panel From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Occasional Tables 15 x 24 cms tallThis 18th century Indian carved stone window from the Jaisalmer area, Rajasthan is known locally as a jharokha or jharoka. This window is carved from a single piece of limestone by master artisans. Jaisalmer stone is considered the very pinnacle of secular architectural carving. The old city of Jaisalmer is so beautiful it has achieved UNESCO World Heritage Status. Jharokha were built into the fabric of buildings and gave privacy while allowing a