Carved Stone Jali Panel From Dungarpur - 19thCentury Period - Taishō From Rajasthan India

From Rajasthan India

unpolished condition

pots like these were used for storing bindi—the red powder symbolising the third eye in Hindu tradition

Shanxi style

dragons were believed to command the waters

Carved Stone Jali Panel From Dungarpur - 19thCentury Period - Taishō From Rajasthan IndiaThis intricately carved stone jali panel originates from Dungarpur in Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. Jali panels are a hallmark of Indo Islamic architecture, known for their delicately pierced stonework that filters light and air while creating beautiful geometric patterns. This example, carved from pale stone, features a repeating lattice motif and has been carefully mounted on a custom iron stand for display. Panels like this once adorned