Spotted Lacquer Pot - Ca 1940 Origin - UK admired for both its technical

admired for both its technical skill and distinctive aesthetic

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5 x 37 x 26 (w x d x h cms)

This particular chair was originally lacquered with a burgundy lacquer which has since mostly worn away

This exquisite gilt black lacquer chinoiserie table cabinet was crafted in Canton between 1820€“1840 during the Qing dynasty

Spotted Lacquer Pot - Ca 1940 Origin - UK admired for both its technicalThese 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 coloured sticks of lac against the wooden pot. As the pot revolved, the heat generated softened the lac and