Lacquer Pot From Bikaner - Ca 1930's Style - Meiping Vase softened by decades of use

softened by decades of use and natural ageing

fanlight windows were an important architectural feature in Indian homes

The construction is a mix of cedar or pine

earthly existence

where the intricate carving and faded colouration can be fully appreciated

Lacquer Pot From Bikaner - Ca 1930's Style - Meiping Vase softened by decades of useAn excellent and large example of an antique Indian scratchwork lacquer pot. It is a true work of art, and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece. This pot is from Bikaner, and the technique used is known as scratchwork. Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). Intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different