Stone Jharokha Window From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Antique Can be hung either landscape

Can be hung either landscape or portrait

The carving depicts two facing Qilin

221 x 45 x 87 (wxdxh cms)

A chest of the same style dated inscribed with a plaque "East Indies 1863" sold at Dreweatts 1759 'Drew Pritchard: The Collection' auction

Stone Jharokha Window From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Antique Can be hung either landscapeThis 19th century Indian carved stone window from Jaisalmer area, Rajasthan is known locally as a jharokha or jharoka. This window is carved from a single piece of limestone by master artisans. Jaisalmer stone is considered the very pinnacle of secular architectural carving. The old city of Jaisalmer is so beautiful it has achieved UNESCO World Heritage Status. Jharokha were built into the fabric of buildings and gave privacy while allowing a cooling