Lacquer Tobacco Pot From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Choksars it could be earlier

it could be earlier

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and is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

He also had the guild name (or Yago) of Otowaya

Lacquer Tobacco Pot From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Choksars it could be earlierThis style of pot was used for tobacco & opium and is a real collector's piece. These pots were well cared for and in constant use. This piece dates to the beginning of the 20th century and an intricate lacquer design has been lovingly applied by hand. Two colour spotted pots like these are from the border area of Rajasthan and neighbouring Sindh. The practice of lacquering came from Sindh many Sindhi people migrated to Rajasthan and Kutch bringing