Regency Style Black Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan -19th Century Material - Elm (Bleached) bringing colour

bringing colour

it's been painstakingly restored at Indigo to its original condition whist retaining a beautiful patina

The dragons face a central wheel of dharma

Finish: Bleached surface with natural patina and wear

This gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles

Regency Style Black Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan -19th Century Material - Elm (Bleached) bringing colourIndian Lacquer boxes are used for storing jewelry or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques. Good quality lacquer pots originally came from Rajasthan, Kutch, and Gujarat and are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This old Indian lacquer pot was made in the Regency style and is from Rajasthan. Multiple layers of lacquer are applied by hand