Old Painted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Rustic Elegance Traditionally made as decorative and

Traditionally made as decorative and talismanic objects

This example originates from Shandong Province and displays characteristics associated with both the refined furniture traditions of Shanxi and Jiangsu

120 x 48 x 174 (wxdxh cms)

Suitable for use in a garden or courtyard in a sheltered position

Another similar example can be found in Japanese Cabinetry: The Art & Craft of Tansu by Jackson & Owen

Old Painted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Rustic Elegance Traditionally made as decorative andThese pretty lacquer pots from Rajasthan are over 100 years old and are beautifully decorative. Used for storing bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead signifying the third eye). Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick. pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the