**Originally Listed At $500**

South Asia, India, Mughal Empire, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A beautiful deep red sandstone arched panel screen known as a jali which translates to "net," with an interlocking latticework pattern that is designed to lower the temperature in a building - the surface painted with liberal remains of white stucco. Jalis were incorporated into architecture as the best way to allow ventilation while minimizing rain and heat in buildings before the widespread use of glass and electricity. The perforated stone pattern is modeled on geometric forms that were popular in Indo-Islamic design under the Mughal empire, the shadows cast from the openwork or the colored semi-transparent stones inlaid in the panel were striking additions to the interior. Size: 30" L x 1" W x 17" H (76.2 cm x 2.5 cm x 43.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Idledale, Colorado, USA collection; ex-John B. Kendrick II collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired 1965 to 1990; John B. Kendrick II was that son of John B. Kendrick, Wyoming governor and US senator

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#175294

Surface abrasions and wear commensurate with age and exposure to elements. Remains of white stucco throughout and nice mica flecks in stone.