Old Stone Lamp Niche From Gujarat - 19th Century Indonesia There are two shelves within

There are two shelves within and two drawers

Decorated with an unusual floral motif on the exterior with a scene of Chinese women boiling silk cocoons on the lid interior

and age marks from its original use

Ganesha is seen in dance

It is over 230 years old and has a beautiful patina

Old Stone Lamp Niche From Gujarat - 19th Century Indonesia There are two shelves withinThis carved stone Indian lamp niche from Gujarat is locally known as an alla. It dates to the 19th century and would have likely come from the entrance doorway to a wealthy merchant's home. This example is a particularly good quality piece that features a peacock standing atop a stylised temple flanked by parrots. Hand carved from local stone they were normally used beside doorways with oil lamps or candles. But even without candles they look very