Carved Stone Water Trough From Jaisalmer - Late 18th Century Period - 19th Century lattice carving and stepped forms

lattice carving and stepped forms

It has been hand turned on the potters wheel using traditional techniques handed down from one generation to the next by skilled families of master potters

The piece is very fine quality and made using the classic Dhokra lost wax technique

This piece is especially nice as it still has the original paintwork

108 x 58 x 53 (wxdxh cms)

Carved Stone Water Trough From Jaisalmer - Late 18th Century Period - 19th Century lattice carving and stepped formsCarved from the warm, golden hued sandstone of Jaisalmer, this late 18th century water trough combines utility with sculptural presence. Its rectangular form is enriched by a continuous band of hand tooled foliate motifs, echoing the architectural carving traditions of Rajasthan. The original water spout has been expertly blocked, allowing the trough to serve as a distinctive garden planter or decorative focal point. The surface bears the soft