Indian 'Bajot' Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Finish - Inlay This piece is made from

This piece is made from roheda wood which is a variety of teak and the national wood of Rajasthan

repeating leaf motif

Its vibrant yet timeworn paint

The amulets are silver (not necessarily sterling silver) and are made by the repousse technique (hammering the design from the reverse)

Figure 62 which is in the Tokyo furniture museum

Indian 'Bajot' Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Finish - Inlay This piece is made fromThis 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. Shekhawati bajots like this one commonly have lacquered beading which makes them more attractive than many. There is also delicate carving on