Octagonal Bajot Low Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Period - 18th Century 5 x 28 x 52

5 x 28 x 52 (wxdxh cms)

the trishul being the sacred weapon associated with the Hindu god Shiva

This long Indian console table is made from reclaimed wood which is salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

modelled within a ring of flames and on a lotus moulded rectangular plinth

As the frame is reclaimed from buildings it is crafted from sustainably sourced wood

Octagonal Bajot Low Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Period - 18th Century 5 x 28 x 52This octagonal Indian low table from Rajasthan was a multi functional table in North Indian homes. Bajot tables were used for day to day dining and also for displaying leisure paraphernalia such as opium or writing equipment. These low Indian prayer tables were known as bajots and are found in many styles around Northern India. The colourful and beautifully turned and lacquered legs and intricate carvings are influenced by the Mughal period in India