Red Lacquer Pot From Uttar Pradesh - Early 20thC Small Mirrors Perhaps a prayer or the

Perhaps a prayer or the name of the owner

increasingly rare to find in such quality and condition

The Mughal influence from Northern India is also clear with beautifully carved hoof feet and trailing floral designs throughout

Beneath Krishna stands Nandi

Red Lacquer Pot From Uttar Pradesh - Early 20thC Small Mirrors Perhaps a prayer or theThis style of Indian lacquer pot is found only in Uttar Pradesh in the North of India. Simpler in design than Rajasthani lacquer pots they utilise the same red lacquer found on Chinese cabinets. These lacquer pots are fantastic collectables and this piece is almost 100 years old, dating to the early 20th century. Lacquer boxes are commonly used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). The interior has