Regency Style Black Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan -19th Century Material - Papier Mache Tigers were indigenous to eastern

Tigers were indigenous to eastern Tibet

A soft pink palette with faded floral motifs

with thin bush like branches

64 x 31 x 51 (wxdxh cms)

is a superb example of Central Tibetan painted furniture created for household Buddhist practice

Regency Style Black Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan -19th Century Material - Papier Mache Tigers were indigenous to easternIndian Lacquer boxes are used for storing jewellery 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