Mini Bajot Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase Chinese writing is also evident

Chinese writing is also evident in the corners of the image panels

handcrafted from salvaged wood

They were usually made from Teak

These chairs are from Shanxi province in Northern China and are made from a mix of northern elm (yumu) and southern elm (jumu / zelkova) and were originally lacquered with a burgundy lacquer which has worn away in many parts

Mini Bajot Prayer Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase Chinese writing is also evidentThis 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. Shekhawati bajots like this one commonly have lacquered beading which makes them more attractive than many. There is also delicate carving on the sides. The turned legs are also lacquered. Bajots are found in many styles around India. This particular piece has an interior