Stick Window from Jaisalmer - 19thC Origin - Turkmenistan A rare glass handi lamp

A rare glass handi lamp - mid 19thC with 3 way light fitting

Such pieces were often made by skilled artisans and used in temples and homes alike for daily devotional practices

This old carved sandstone water trough is from Jaisalmer

A hand carved marble torso of a bodhisattva

This sideboard is made from northern elm wood (榆木 yumu) with original brass fittings

Stick Window from Jaisalmer - 19thC Origin - Turkmenistan A rare glass handi lampThese windows and doors were used by the desert dwelling tribes of West Rajasthan. Wood is very scarce in the Thar desert & these windows were made of sticks harvested from the kair tree, capparis decidua. The sticks are then riveted together with iron fittings. From India 78 x 4 x 125 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More delivery options available at checkout