Vintage Lacquer Pot from Rajasthan ca 1930 Material - Jackfruit Wood prosperity and benevolent rule

prosperity and benevolent rule

From Japan

A beautiful example of a Red Lacquer Book Cabinet from Shanxi Province

5 x 9 x 16 (wxdxh cms)

Vintage Lacquer Pot from Rajasthan ca 1930 Material - Jackfruit Wood prosperity and benevolent ruleIndian Lacquer boxes were used for storing jewelry or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). 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 different techniques. Good quality lacquer pots are becoming