Old Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Mulberry Wood with three drawers along the

with three drawers along the top and a spacious interior compartment below

Bhumiya Raj was the Indian tribal chief who died defending the village

120 x 7 x 200 (wxdxh cms) - size excluding stand

The beautifully subtle colours of the paint are the original mineral colours and there is intricate chip carving across the mihrab panels and pillars

All the iron fittings are original to the piece

Old Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Mulberry Wood with three drawers along theThis pretty lacquer pot is over 100 years old and is 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 is 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 craftsman using