Description: Antique Indian architectural salvage, red sandstone niche or shrine. A particularly tactile, hand-hewn example. MID-19th CENTURY. A wonderful 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 grand Haveli or palace, and been used to house a ghee or oil lamp. We were privileged to visit the privately owned 11th c. Juna Mahal in Dungarpur last year, where we photographed green quartzite niches of this nature in their natural habitat. LAST THREE IMAGES. Red sandstone, of course, was the building material of choice in Jodhpur, as so exquisitely displayed at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur. IMAGES 15, 16 & 17. This hand-hewn example 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 6.6 kgs, this niche is substantial, and would look good, inside or out. Perhaps in a bathroom alcove with a tea light or candle, spot-lit in a garden setting, even home to a small revered deity, as alluded to here? Various Hindu home shrines in Indian tropical hardwoods are also currently available from lacewinginterior on eBay, see separate listings. Height: 26 cms, width: 16 cms, depth: 10 cms. Weight: 6.6 Kgs. Free-standing. Price: £125.00. FEATURED TEMPLE PARAPHERNALIA AND DEITIES NOT INCLUDED. FIND YOUR OWN GOD. Postage: £16.95. DISPATCHED IN POLYSTYRENE FOR PROTECTION. ParcelForce 48 tracked courier, mainland UK only. SKU number: 12438. In a previous incarnation, lacewinginterior was known as lacewing-interiors here on eBay with 1370+ positive feedback, nothing neutral or negative. You can buy from us with absolute confidence. You can follow us around India on Instagram at lacewinginteriors
Price: 125 GBP
Location: Hampton
End Time: 2024-08-25T15:33:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 107.3 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Brand: N/A
Antique: Yes
Type: STONE NICHE
Decade: Pre 1890
Style: Antique
Theme: MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Material: Stone
Features: MEBRAB ARCH
Colour: Red
