Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century Small Boxes Dating from the 19th century

Dating from the 19th century it shows signs of its age

when it was primarily utilized as a stool

Made from Elm

rail top detail

Original antique Tibetan cabinets are now quite rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China coming into the market

Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century Small Boxes Dating from the 19th centuryIndian 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 neighbouring Sindh. This piece dates from the 19th Century Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe by pressing