Brass Plated Square Bajot Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Screen fixed interior compartments

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This iron toleware lamp base is inspired by the tea caddies of the classic British Regency period

or wastepaper bins while still celebrating the enduring craftsmanship of traditional Indian metalwork

these are called Dīvō

where both staff and customers could sit and enjoy the fresh air

Brass Plated Square Bajot Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Screen fixed interior compartmentsThis antique Indian bajot low table is a lovely little example of the style dating to the 19th century. It is from Shekhawati in Rajasthan and would have been multifunctional, used for day to day dining and also for displaying leisure paraphernalia such as opium or writing equipment. It is made from roheda wood bound with hand beaten sheet brass. Shekhawati bajots like this one come in many styles. This particular one is plated in brass and mounted on