This beautiful 18th century Mughal bajot from Patan, Gujarat, is an exceptional example of the finely crafted low tables that formed an essential part of daily life in northern India. Traditionally used for dining while seated on the floor, bajots also served as elegant platforms for writing, reading, religious offerings or displaying prized possessions such as opium sets and personal leisure items.

The sides are richly decorated with intricate openwork jali carving, scrolling floral vines and delicately carved borders, demonstrating the influence of Mughal design that flourished throughout Gujarat during the 17th and 18th centuries. The turned legs retain traces of their original red and green pigments, while the tabletop bears the beautifully worn surface that only centuries of use can create.

Constructed from solid teak with hand-forged iron corner brackets and decorative floral studs, this piece perfectly balances functionality with artistry. Today it makes a wonderful coffee table, display plinth or decorative centrepiece, bringing warmth, history and craftsmanship to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

• Origin: Patan, Gujarat, India
• Date: 18th Century
• Materials: Solid teak with hand-forged iron fittings
• Features: Intricate jali carving, Mughal floral decoration, turned legs with traces of original paint, decorative iron corner brackets and floral studs
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks and a beautifully developed patina consistent with its age and use.
• Dimensions: W44 x D44 x H23 cm
• Weight: 6.7kg