Stone Padma Mandala Panel From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Clothes 24 x x 18 x

24 x x 18 x 31 (WxDxH cms)

this example features two compartments revealed by a swivelling lid — a traditional design still found in rural kitchens today

The square top with mitred frame showcases the dramatic flowing pattern of the elm

The heavy brass chain would have been used to lock the doors to the external frame when leaving the house

Stone Padma Mandala Panel From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Clothes 24 x x 18 xHand carved in the desert city of Jaisalmer during the 19th century, this sandstone panel captures the luminous warmth of the regions celebrated golden stone. At its centre blooms a beautifully rendered Padma mandala ( ) the traditional circular lotus motif found throughout Jain temple thresholds and haveli faades. Radiating in rhythmic symmetry, this blossoming form also echoes the ancient concept of the Surya padma ( ), where the lotus and sun merge