Carved Stone Water Trough From Jaisalmer - Late 18th Century Material - Zinc symbolic of peace and prosperity

symbolic of peace and prosperity in Tibetan-Buddhist art

Construction: Carved from a single block

The colour palette itself carries strong symbolic meaning: red represents vitality

the design creates a warm

- Late 19thC

Carved Stone Water Trough From Jaisalmer - Late 18th Century Material - Zinc symbolic of peace and prosperityCarved from the warm, golden hued sandstone of Jaisalmer, this late 18th century water trough combines utility with sculptural presence. Its rectangular form is enriched by a continuous band of hand tooled foliate motifs, echoing the architectural carving traditions of Rajasthan. The original water spout has been expertly blocked, allowing the trough to serve as a distinctive garden planter or decorative focal point. The surface bears the soft