Stone Jharokha Window From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Antique they were usually made from

they were usually made from elm

The carving depicts two facing Qilin

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

They look wonderful displayed in a group on a wall or table

221 x 45 x 87 (wxdxh cms)

Stone Jharokha Window From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Antique they were usually made fromThis 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