Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood This Chinese grey lacquered sideboard

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

23 x 22 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

from outside Tibet - possibly Mongolia

rooted in the enduring simplicity of Ming dynasty design

As the mould is destroyed during casting

Octagonal Bajot Low Prayer Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood This Chinese grey lacquered sideboardAn 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