Old 43 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19thC Material - Porcelain each crowned with stylised foliate

each crowned with stylised foliate detailing and framed within a simple geometric border — a refined balance of architectural structure and decorative craftsmanship

They were exported to India as lighting for large homes and to adorn the beautiful palaces during the 19th century

and surface variation consistent with architectural use

They were used with vases of flowers and were originally made in pairs

Old 43 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer- 19thC Material - Porcelain each crowned with stylised foliateOf Jaisalmer (The Golden City), in the hot and arid state of Rajasthan, this beautiful 43 way niche would have been utilitarian, perhaps even essential for life when originally carved. Summer temperatures in Rajasthan can soar to over 50c. Airflow into, through and out of houses there is essential. This piece crucially features trelliswork or fretwork; areas where the stone is pierced all the way through. These holes not only served as places for