Old Carved Stone Jali Panel From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Persia Mounted on a graceful contemporary

Mounted on a graceful contemporary black iron base

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90 x 28 x 81 (w x d x h cms)

A distinctive rounded entrance hole provides access to the interior and is framed by the surrounding bamboo bars

Old Carved Stone Jali Panel From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Persia Mounted on a graceful contemporaryAn exquisite example of the artisanal skill of Indian craftspeople of times past. This jali fretwork panel is all hand carved. These panels from Jaisalmer town in the desert Rajasthan gave privacy while allowing a cooling breeze to enter the building. They were used in stone havelis, the stylish homes of the more wealthy and this piece dates to the 19th century. Mounted on a graceful contemporary black iron base. From India 53 x 6 x 71 (wxdxh cms) UK