Regency Style Black Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan -19th Century shawl 10 x 10 x 14

10 x 10 x 14

As each mold is destroyed upon the creation of the bowl every piece is unique

98 x 4 x 122 (wxdxh cms)

This striking tribal food bowl from Nagaland in North East India is a beautifully sculptural and highly functional piece

Materials: Carved wood

Regency Style Black Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan -19th Century shawl 10 x 10 x 14Indian Lacquer boxes are used for storing jewelry 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 hand