Old Stone Lamp Niche From Gujarat - 19th Century Singing Bowl This is a really lovely

This is a really lovely piece

5 x 23 x 5

Crafted from heavy teak timbers

a symbol strongly associated with Hindu ritual and with the god Vishnu

Once the ornate window frame of a wealthy haveli in Madhya Pradesh

Old Stone Lamp Niche From Gujarat - 19th Century Singing Bowl This is a really lovelyThis 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