Antique Indian Hand Carved Stone Wall Shrine Malachite Necklace Middle chain = 1

Middle chain = 1

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Measurements: length 8

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Antique Indian Hand Carved Stone Wall Shrine Malachite Necklace Middle chain = 1Antique Indian hand carved stone temple wall niche. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 19th century or earlier. Pink sandstone and layered lilac blue blue paint. These small shrines or temples are typically found embedded in the garden walls of large estate houses, palaces and havellis. They were used to house small deity statues or other venerated objects. An oil or butter lamp was often placed in front of the statue, or small offerings of rice, puja colour