Spotted Lacquer Jar from Sindh – Ca 1940's Chest Ming dynasty–influenced design

Ming dynasty–influenced design

This fabulous Tibetan Leopard Panel was a door - It would make a very striking piece of wall art - Circa 90 years Old

affectionately known as the "Mona Lisa of the Princessehof

Figures like this were often made by village craftsmen and used as toys or simple devotional offerings in rural shrines

The tribal cultures of South India are fascinating

Spotted Lacquer Jar from Sindh – Ca 1940's Chest Ming dynasty–influenced designRichly decorated in deep black and burnt orange lacquer with delicate gold floral motifs, this elegant lidded pot is a fine example of the celebrated lacquerware produced in the border region between Rajasthan and Sindh. Hand turned from wood and finished using traditional lac turning techniques, it dates from the early 20th century and reflects a centuries old craft that has become increasingly difficult to find in its original form. The decoration