Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer On Stand - 19th Century Amulets along with two drawers above

along with two drawers above

adding texture and subtle reflective highlights

Dark Green Marble -  1pc available

its relaxed proportions make it a wonderfully versatile piece

49 x 27 x 67 (wxdxh cms)

Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer On Stand - 19th Century Amulets along with two drawers aboveHand 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