Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood particularly control over water

particularly control over water

This colourful Indian lacquer box is a good collectors piece

Framed in the UK in matt black frame

As the mould is destroyed during casting

This Chinese grey lacquered sideboard is made from reclaimed wood from old Chinese doors

Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood particularly control over waterAn octagonal roheda wood temple prayer table from Rajasthan and would have been used for daily puja. The original lacquer beading is colourful and it has a central brass inset. Dating from the middle to late 19th century. These type of low Indian prayer table were known as Bajots and are found in many styles around India. Although used for Hindu prayers, the shape of this table shows a remarkable similarity to the Islamic Rub el Hizb known as the