Lacquer Turban Box From Rajasthan - 19thC Z Once the metal was poured

Once the metal was poured and cooled

3 Way Bulb holder: Included

from the expressive face and arched neck to the painted saddle and harness motifs highlighted in muted reds

showcasing the beauty of aged wood with a refined silhouette

Woodblock Print of a Kabuki Actor Playing Genkai Nadaemon By Toyokuni III (Kunisada) (1786 - 1864)

Lacquer Turban Box From Rajasthan - 19thC Z Once the metal was pouredA more unusual find, lacquer turban boxes have become rare in India and are excellent collector's pieces. This box is from Rajasthan and has lovely old patinated brass handles and lock with a key. It is over 120 years old and dates from the late 19th century. Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface