Old 3 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19th Century Lamp Niches This porcelain rice bowl is

This porcelain rice bowl is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

Slaked lime (chunnam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves

or waste paper bins

they would look very dramatic in a minimalist setting

5 x 31(w x d x h cms)

Old 3 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19th Century Lamp Niches This porcelain rice bowl isThis 19th century hand carved stone lamp niche comes from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, a region renowned for its distinctive golden sandstone and exceptional architectural craftsmanship. 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,