Gilt Framed Manchester Cotton Chromolithograph - 19th Century Finish - Lacquered - May fade in strong

- May fade in strong direct sunlight

This is the origin of the word Juggernaut which we use to describe large trucks

A brush used for Chinese calligraphy made from water mouse hair

Good quality lacquer pots originally came from Rajasthan

Gilt Framed Manchester Cotton Chromolithograph - 19th Century Finish - Lacquered - May fade in strongThis chromolithograph is a collage of cotton bale labels which would have sealed bales of cloth destined for sale in India. The cotton was sent to England and Scotland, milled and then shipped back to India for production. These labels were advertisements made for the Indian taste. They are framed in a gilt frame with visible wear and tear. Top left: This label depicts Krishna as a child seated on the four headed snake and was printed for F Steiner &