Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Finish - Green Lacquer This lamp is a fine

This lamp is a fine surviving example of that tradition

Large: W30 x D30 x H33 cm

Condition: Good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use

It also features a drip tray around the edge which is a challenging feat of carpentry

Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Finish - Green Lacquer This lamp is a fineThis fabulous coffee table is an antique Indian daybed known as a takhat. Takhats were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan, particularly in the Shekhawati area. This takhat is from Shekhawati and dates to the 19th century and is constructed from roheda wood, which is a variety of teak and the national wood of Rajasthan. This table has old carvings in Hindi on one side and colourful lacquer beading runs around the