Old Stone Lamp Niche From Gujarat - 19th Century Singing Bowl 90 x 40 x 152

90 x 40 x 152 tall (w x d x h cms)

We can provide assembly advice and instructions however we are unable to offer an assembly service outside Wiltshire

Once the ornate window frame of a wealthy haveli in Madhya Pradesh

The doors are cut from matching planks of northern elm wood (yumu) and the drawers and sides are maple (fengmu)

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and a rich

Old Stone Lamp Niche From Gujarat - 19th Century Singing Bowl 90 x 40 x 152This carved stone Indian lamp niche from Gujarat is locally known as an alla. It dates to the 19th century and would have likely come from the entrance doorway to a wealthy merchant's home. This example is a particularly good quality piece that features a peacock standing atop a stylised temple flanked by parrots. Hand carved from local stone they were normally used beside doorways with oil lamps or candles. But even without candles they look very