Painted Window Jharokha From Dungarpur - 18th Century Lamp Niches A five headed naga cobra

A five headed naga cobra can be seen at the top of the plaque

Today they can be used as tea light holders or simply as a decorative ornament

A similar example can be seen in "Folk Art & Culture of Gujarat: A Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat" by Jyotindra Jain - figure 33

This cabinet likely dates to the earlier part of the Meiji era

Remains of the original lacquer can still be seen in places

Painted Window Jharokha From Dungarpur - 18th Century Lamp Niches A five headed naga cobraThis exquisite Indian window jharokha is from Dungarpur. The four vividly painted figures have a distinctly European appearance, as Europeans were often portrayed wearing hats. The figures are holding gulabpash, rosewater sprinklers, used to cool and refresh. The aged paint and repeating designs add depth and character to this exceptional piece. Windows like this are now rare to find in such excellent condition. Architecture from India is found in an