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Brass Plated Square Bajot Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Anglo Indian traditional joineryThis antique Indian bajot low table is a lovely little example of the style dating to the 19th century. It is from Shekhawati in Rajasthan and would have been multifunctional, used for day to day dining and also for displaying leisure paraphernalia such as opium or writing equipment. It is made from roheda wood bound with hand beaten sheet brass. Shekhawati bajots like this one come in many styles. This particular one is plated in brass and mounted on