Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps The Edo Period lasted between

The Edo Period lasted between 1603 and 1867

we've found the date of 1710 inside one of the drawers

The colourful lacquer beading is original as are the beautifully turned and lacquered legs

The workmanship is excellent and all hand painted

This beautifully carved mirror started life as a window frame in Uttar Pradesh

Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps The Edo Period lasted betweenThis fabulous coffee table is an antique Indian daybed known as a takhat. Takhats were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan, particularly in the Shekhawati area. This takhat is from Shekhawati and dates to the 19th century and is constructed from roheda wood, which is a variety of teak and the national wood of Rajasthan. This table has old carvings in Hindi on one side and colourful lacquer beading runs around the