Stone Jali Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Chapati Box The iron drawer pulls (hikite)

The iron drawer pulls (hikite) on the front are leech (hirute) shaped which was a classic shape used during the Meiji period

The family went on to acquire much importance that five members served as the Prime Ministers of Hyderabad

It's crafted with solid cedar wood with a brass hasp

These oil lamps are found almost exclusively in Chhattisgarh and are made by Dokra Damar tribes

it follows the classical altar-table proportion used for ancestral offerings and incense

Stone Jali Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Chapati Box The iron drawer pulls (hikite)This finely carved architectural fragment once formed part of a traditional stone haveli in Rajasthan. Havelis were the grand residences of wealthy merchant families and nobility, celebrated for their elaborate craftsmanship and richly ornamented faades. Hand carved from sandstone, this striking piece features an intricate jali lattice enclosed within a classic Mughal arch, showcasing the refined geometric artistry associated with North Indian