Indian Allah Wall Niche or Temple, Based

Dusty little façade with three recessed slots and white plaster left on.

This carved stone wall niche or temple, with base is from Rajasthan, India, and dates to the early 20th century. Rajasthan has a long tradition of carving in local stone, and its craftsmen produced architectural details for palaces, shrines and homes across the region. Pale buff block carved with a panel of two tall vertical recesses over a short one, framed by raised borders. Traces of white plaster fill the corners, and the top edge is crumbly and uneven. It is 9 inches wide, 9 deep and 15 high.

Closed up, plastered and clearly proud of its columns.