Carved Stone Panel From Jaisalmer - 19thC Oriental It is considered good to

It is considered good to give old people chrysanthemum flowers as they symbolise strong life

one concealing a hidden compartment

It has clear Mughal influences and is constructed from the more premium yellow stone

The original iron latch remains in place

reinforced with iron straps

Carved Stone Panel From Jaisalmer - 19thC Oriental It is considered good toThis would have originally come from a stone haveli. These were the stylish homes of the wealthy in Rajasthan. There is a large central blossoming lotus flanked by two other smaller ones. As well as the larger examples, the jali effect has been created using numerous small lotus carvings. The lotus is considered sacred in Buddhism and the Hindu religion and is considered the womb of the universe. It is a recurring motif in Indian design. Suitable for