Octagonal Bajot Low Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Architectural Doors 5 x 13 x 19

5 x 13 x 19 (wxdxh cms)

There are 2 shelves inside and a hidden compartment below the base inside

The form is unusual as Tibetan chests are usually less deep

but with smaller offices throughout India

5 x 92 (wxdxh cms)

Octagonal Bajot Low Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Architectural Doors 5 x 13 x 19This octagonal Indian low table from Rajasthan was a multi functional table in North Indian homes. Bajot tables were used for day to day dining and also for displaying leisure paraphernalia such as opium or writing equipment. These low Indian prayer tables were known as bajots and are found in many styles around Northern India. The colourful and beautifully turned and lacquered legs and intricate carvings are influenced by the Mughal period in India