Octagonal Rosewood Bajot Prayer Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes The everted flanges (upturned ends)

The everted flanges (upturned ends) stopped scrolls from rolling off the table

16 x 16 x 14 (wxdxh cms)

side carrying handles

6 x 47 (WxDxH cms)

The painted panels are arranged in the manner of a bogutu

Octagonal Rosewood Bajot Prayer Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes The everted flanges (upturned ends)An octagonal teak temple prayer table from Rajasthan with lacquer beading and brass. Dating from the middle to late 19th century. These types of low Indian prayer tables were known as Bajots and are found in many styles around India. Although used for Hindu prayers, the shape of this table shows a remarkable similarity to the Islamic Rub el Hizb known as the Islamic Star formed by two overlapping squares. This is likely an influence from the Mughal