Spotted Lacquer Pot - Ca 1940
These two-colour spotted pots are from the border area of Rajasthan neighbouring Sindh. This piece dates from the 19th century.
Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead).
Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand-powered lathe by pressing coloured sticks of lac against the wooden pot. As the pot revolved, the heat generated softened the lac and a thin lacquer of colour was deposited on the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques. Patterns have been incised through the top layer of lacquer revealing colours beneath.
Dimensions:
6.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
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Spotted Lacquer Pot - Ca 1940
These two-colour spotted pots are from the border area of Rajasthan neighbouring Sindh. This piece dates from the 19th century.
Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead).
Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand-powered lathe by pressing coloured sticks of lac against the wooden pot. As the pot revolved, the heat generated softened the lac and a thin lacquer of colour was deposited on the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques. Patterns have been incised through the top layer of lacquer revealing colours beneath.
Dimensions:
6.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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These two-colour spotted pots are from the border area of Rajasthan neighbouring Sindh. This piece dates from the 19th century.
Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead).
Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand-powered lathe by pressing coloured sticks of lac against the wooden pot. As the pot revolved, the heat generated softened the lac and a thin lacquer of colour was deposited on the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques. Patterns have been incised through the top layer of lacquer revealing colours beneath.
Dimensions:
6.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
