Exceptional Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Mughal Made as is the tradition

Made as is the tradition with a mixture of seven metals

often passed down through generations

Sumptuary law restricted chonin (townspeople) to owning unlacquered chests such as this one

The design follows the lines of the Chevrolet Special DeLuxe Sedan

Exceptional Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Mughal Made as is the traditionThis exceptionally pretty Lacquer Pot is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. A real collector's piece, some traces of silver leaf decoration remain. There are a small number of chips on its delicate edges. The metallic effect was achieved by mixing the lac with powdered mica and metals. Indian lacquer pots are true works of art and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece. These two colour spotted pots are from the border area of Rajasthan