Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer On Stand - 19th Century Material Cardboard Reproduction Bronze Han Dynasty Ram

Reproduction Bronze Han Dynasty Ram

This particular measure has symbols etched into the wood

Low table From Tibet With Original Painting dating from the 19th century - Painted in the traditional way with stone colours

Molten brass or bronze is then poured into the mould

22 x 10 x 26(w x d x h cms)

Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer On Stand - 19th Century Material Cardboard Reproduction Bronze Han Dynasty RamHand carved from the warm golden sandstone of Jaisalmer, this 19th century three way lamp niche would originally have been set beside a doorway, holding small oil lamps or candles to illuminate entrances at dusk. Such niches are characteristic of the desert architecture of Northern Rajasthan, where the honey toned stone of Jaisalmer lends both strength and beauty to faades. This example features three slender arched openings divided by simple carved