Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer On Stand - 19th Century Material Cardboard Date: Circa 1920s

Date: Circa 1920s

This particular measure has symbols etched into the wood

A superb 19th century Anglo-Indian military chest

97 x 57 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

rectangular top with worn lacquer patina

Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer On Stand - 19th Century Material Cardboard Date: Circa 1920sHand carved from the warm golden sandstone of Jaisalmer, this 19th century three way lamp niche would originally have been set beside a doorway, holding small oil lamps or candles to illuminate entrances at dusk. Such niches are characteristic of the desert architecture of Northern Rajasthan, where the honey toned stone of Jaisalmer lends both strength and beauty to faades. This example features three slender arched openings divided by simple carved