Indian Mughal Style Hand Carved Jali Work Panel

Slim and tall, with a diamond lattice behind an arch and flowers underneath.

This Mughal style hand carved sandstone jali work panel is from Rajasthan, India, and dates to the 18th century. A jali is a pierced or latticed screen, usually carved in stone, that lets air and light pass while keeping an interior private. Narrow panel framed by a border of tiny pierced squares. A pointed arch holds an open diamond-patterned lattice, and a leafy flower panel fills the lower section. The surface is a sandy, honey-beige with a worn finish. It is 16.5 inches wide, 2 deep and 72.25 high.

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