Old Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - Late 19thC Opera Chests and other daily goods

and other daily goods

131 x 131 x 45 (wxdxh cms)

30 x 30 x 52 cms

Chests of this type were made in a wide variety of regional styles

Old Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - Late 19thC Opera Chests and other daily goodsThis vibrant 19th century lacquer box from Rajasthan is a striking example of traditional Indian artistry. Crafted using the distinctive scratchwork technique, the box displays a rich orange and red mottled surface that reflects the skill of the craftsman. Such lacquerware pieces were commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat to store jewellery or bindi powder, making them both functional and decorative. The lacquer is applied to a wooden base turned on