Old 3 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Cambodia 88 x 39 x 120

88 x 39 x 120 (wxdxh cms)

natural fissures

Bussabarger & Betty Dashew Robins and 'India - Village

231 x 51 x 84 cms

A similar example can be seen in "Folk Art & Culture of Gujarat: A Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat" by Jyotindra Jain - figure 198

Old 3 Way Stone Lamp Niche From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Cambodia 88 x 39 x 120This finely carved sandstone lamp niche comes from Jaisalmer, a historic desert city renowned for its golden yellow stone architecture. Dating to the 19th century, this example features three arched recesses framed by a decorative floral and geometric border. These niches were traditionally built into the walls of havelis and temples, positioned beside doorways to hold small oil lamps or candles that illuminated entrances at night. Carved from the