3 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer Bikaner artists were well renowned

Bikaner artists were well renowned as some of the best artists in Northern India

This is an old piece dating from the 19thC with traces of the original paint

111 x 47 x 61 (wxdxh cms)

Ratha Yatra were decorated with carved teak images - mostly of religious significance

3 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer Bikaner artists were well renownedThis 19th century hand carved stone lamp niche comes from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, a region famous for its distinctive golden sandstone and exceptional architectural carving. Designed with three small arched recesses, the niche would originally have been built into the wall beside a doorway where oil lamps or small candles were placed to illuminate the entrance and welcome guests. The warm yellow sandstone, often referred to as Jaisalmer stone, is