Old Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Mulberry Wood All the iron fittings are

All the iron fittings are original to the piece

Compact and highly versatile

The beautifully subtle colours of the paint are the original mineral colours and there is intricate chip carving across the mihrab panels and pillars

Time has softened the lacquer to reveal a warm

Old Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Mulberry Wood All the iron fittings areThis pretty lacquer pot is over 100 years old and is beautifully decorative. Used for storing bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead signifying the third eye). Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using