Indian 'Bajot' Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Finish - Inlay Old Painted Teak & Iron

Old Painted Teak & Iron Ships pulley with red paint- sourced from the ship breaking yards in Gujarat - Circa 1910

especially of this quality

The amulets are silver (not necessarily sterling silver) and are made by the repousse technique (hammering the design from the reverse)

This distressed Teak Cabinet is such a useful piece

Its vibrant yet timeworn paint

Indian 'Bajot' Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19thC Finish - Inlay Old Painted Teak & IronThis 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. Shekhawati bajots like this one commonly have lacquered beading which makes them more attractive than many. There is also delicate carving on