Old Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - Late 19th Century Damchiya Sideboards Ivory Paper Knife with a

Ivory Paper Knife with a beautifully carved elephant handle - late 19thC

still retains traces of deep red

These side tables are made from red elm (zelkova) which is known in China as 'jumu' or 'southern elm

It brings both history and character to any dining space

Originally made in Europe and exported to India as lighting for large homes and palaces in the 19th century candles or oil lamps would have been placed inside with a glass lid to prevent soot from marking the ceiling

Old Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - Late 19th Century Damchiya Sideboards Ivory Paper Knife with aThis Indian lacquer pot is of exceptional quality which has become challenging to find these days. Indian lacquer boxes are true works of art and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece. This pot is from Rajasthan and the technique used is known as scratchwork. This piece is over 120 years old and dates from the late 19th century. Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red