Carved Stone Jharokha Panel From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Long Sideboards An early 19th century shrine

An early 19th century shrine cabinet from the Kham region in Eastern Tibet

Condition: Good Vintage Condition With Age-Related Wear And Patina

For similar examples see page 84 of Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi' by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala

Features: Hand-Carved Sunburst Panels

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Carved Stone Jharokha Panel From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Long Sideboards An early 19th century shrineThis 18th century Indian carved stone window from the Jaisalmer area, Rajasthan is known locally as a jharokha or jharoka. This window is carved from a single piece of limestone by master artisans. Jaisalmer stone is considered the very pinnacle of secular architectural carving. The old city of Jaisalmer is so beautiful it has achieved UNESCO World Heritage Status. This stone has a striking pink line running through it created by natural water flow