Old 43 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19thC Material - Porcelain Small - W16 x D13

Small - W16 x D13 x H4 cm

They were exported to India as lighting for large homes and to adorn the beautiful palaces during the 19th century

They were used with vases of flowers and were originally made in pairs

A fabulously decorative panel that would work well in a hotel spa

Old 43 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19thC Material - Porcelain Small - W16 x D13Of Jaisalmer (The Golden City), in the hot and arid state of Rajasthan, this beautiful 43 way niche would have been utilitarian, perhaps even essential for life when originally carved. Summer temperatures in Rajasthan can soar to over 50c. Airflow into, through and out of houses there is essential. This piece crucially features trelliswork or fretwork; areas where the stone is pierced all the way through. These holes not only served as places for