Square Bajot Low Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Wall Art the elephant is associated with

the elephant is associated with fertility

Some of the painting has worn from years of regular use

Like many pieces of oriental furniture

and browns create a naturally distressed surface with rich depth and character

Square Bajot Low Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Wall Art the elephant is associated withThis antique Indian bajot low table is a lovely little example of the style dating to the 19th century. It is from Shekhawati in Rajasthan and would have been multifunctional, used for day to day dining and also for displaying leisure paraphernalia such as opium or writing equipment. It is made from roheda wood. Shekhawati bajots like this one commonly have lacquered beading which makes them more attractive than many. There is also delicate carving on