Domed Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves warmth and an effortlessly elegant

warmth and an effortlessly elegant drape

76 x 7 x 161 (wxdxh cms)

while the simple turned finials at the top corners add a restrained decorative touch

shaped apron details

Domed Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves warmth and an effortlessly elegantThis 19th century spotted lacquer pot from Barmer, on the Rajasthan Sindh border, is a fine example of traditional Indian lacquerware. The lively mottled red orange surface was created through the application of coloured lac on a hand turned lathe, a process requiring both precision and artistry. Patterns were then incised through the upper layers to reveal colours beneath, producing the distinctive two tone scratchwork effect. Lacquer pots such as