Octagonal Rosewood Bajot Prayer Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Walnut Lotus flowers blossom from a

Lotus flowers blossom from a bowl framed by rhino horns

This piece dates from the 19th century

Made in India in the early 20th century with brass handles flush to the wood and brass corners

Carved Teak Bowl From Banswara - Rajasthan - 19thCUseful and decorative - Paraths were used as mixing bowls for making chapatti and paratha - They are found all over India

Octagonal Rosewood Bajot Prayer Table From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Walnut Lotus flowers blossom from aAn octagonal teak temple prayer table from Rajasthan with lacquer beading and brass. Dating from the middle to late 19th century. These types of low Indian prayer tables were known as Bajots and are found in many styles around India. Although used for Hindu prayers, the shape of this table shows a remarkable similarity to the Islamic Rub el Hizb known as the Islamic Star formed by two overlapping squares. This is likely an influence from the Mughal