Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Material - Cryptomeria Usnisavijaya

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Features: Integrated drip tray with drainage spout

Material: Hand-Carved Sandstone

The hints of black pitch (a tar like substance) was used to protect from a previous life adding an extra layer of depth and contrast making the carving stand out further

Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Material - Cryptomeria UsnisavijayaThis excellent octagonal rosewood prayer table from Shekhawati dates from the 19th century. The quality of brass jali is some of the best workmanship we've seen for many a year. The red & green lacquer feet are turned in the traditional way. Similar brass work is found on merchant boxes and singhasan (god thrones). The style has strong Arabic themes and was likely influenced by the Mughal period in India (15261761). These types of low Indian prayer