A pretty antique Indian red sandstone niche or shrine. A tactile, hand-hewn example on offer, still retaining traces of original whitewashed painted finish. MID-19th CENTURY.
At 7.9 kgs, this is a substantial decorator's piece.
This exquisite red sandstone niche has been sourced from Jodhpur in Rajasthan, dates back to the mid-19th century and is becoming increasingly difficult to source. Reclaimed from an architectural salvage project, this niche would once have graced a high caste Brahmin home, and been used to house a ghee or oil lamp. Or, perhaps a small revered deity?
Lacewing Interiors was privileged to visit the privately owned 11th c. Juna Mahal in Dungarpur, where we photographed niches in their natural habitat. IMAGE 15. This niche has been carved from red sandstone, the building material of choice in Jodhpur, as exquisitely displayed at Mehrangarh Fort. LAST TWO IMAGES.
This hand-hewn example is still showing evidence of a distressed whitewashed painted finish from its previous incarnation. Make no mistake, this is an authentic, impressive stone niche that has housed oil or ghee lamps for decades, throwing a soft shimmering light on many a balmy Indian night.
At 7.9 kgs, this shrine is substantial, and would look good, inside or out. Perhaps in a bathroom alcove with tea lights or candles, or spot-lit in a garden setting? Even home to a relevant Hindu or Buddhist deity.
Height: 33.5 cms. Width: 18.5 cms. Depth: 10.5 cms. Weight: 7.9 Kgs.
Price: £120.00. FEATURED DEITIES NOT INCLUDED. FIND YOUR OWN GOD.
Postage: £16.95. DISPATCHED ENCASED IN POLYSTYRENE FOR PROTECTION. ParcelForce 48 tracked courier, mainland UK only . Personal collection in SW London possible. For overseas dispatch refer to details of eBay's GSP, Global Shipping Programme, by clicking on the SEE DETAILS in the postage section under the BUY IT NOW button.
SKU number: 12193.
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