Carved Soapstone Lamp Niche From Dungarpur - 19thC Lamp Niches resulting in a form that

resulting in a form that is both robust and visually striking

Designed with three small arched recesses

The surface shows some really good age with a beautiful patina and signs of wear and old paint that add to it's charm

the leopard stretches the full height of the panel

Old Carved Teak Votive Panel from Andra Pradesh - early 19thC

Carved Soapstone Lamp Niche From Dungarpur - 19thC Lamp Niches resulting in a form thatThese antique Indian lamp niches are intricately carved from green soapstone found almost exclusively in Dungarpur in Rajasthan. They were usually used beside doorways with oil lamps and candles. The mihrab arch motif is seen across India and the Near East and is a clear influence of the sustained occupation of India by the Mughals between 1526 and 1761. Suitable for indoor & outdoor use. From India 17 x 7 x 23 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except