Exceptional Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Mughal Originally these pieces would have

Originally these pieces would have been coated with a burgundy lacquer which has worn away from years of use

This particular piece is not old

37 x 23 x 65 (wxdxh cms)

Sumptuary law restricted chonin (townspeople) to owning unlacquered chests such as this one

Exceptional Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Mughal Originally these pieces would haveThis exceptionally pretty Lacquer Pot is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. A real collector's piece, some traces of silver leaf decoration remain. There are a small number of chips on its delicate edges. The metallic effect was achieved by mixing the lac with powdered mica and metals. Indian lacquer pots are true works of art and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece. These two colour spotted pots are from the border area of Rajasthan