Old Carved Stone Jali Panel From Rajasthan - 19thC Material - Celadon 5 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 41 (wxdxh cms) Framed in a matt black wood frame

They were often used as family altars & were used to store religious scrolls

symbolising the sacred confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers

13 x 13 x 17

pieces such as this held great cultural significance

Old Carved Stone Jali Panel From Rajasthan - 19thC Material - Celadon 5 x 41 (wxdxh cms)An excellent example of the artisanal skill of Indian craftspeople of times past. This jali fretwork panel came from an Indian balcony. It 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