Domed Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves This Chinese porcelain temple jar

This Chinese porcelain temple jar is also known as a rice jar

shaped apron details

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

the niche now makes a striking decorative wall feature

Domed Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves This Chinese porcelain temple jarThis 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