Antique Nineteenth Century Barmer Spotted Lacquer Pot With Flat Lid And Decorative Knop
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Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century

SKU A03005V1 · 19th Century, from Rajasthan, India
Sale price £145 Inc VAT.
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Dimensions W9.5 × D9.5 × H6 cm
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This 19th-century spotted lacquer pot from Barmer, Rajasthan, is a beautiful example of traditional Indian lacquerware. Crafted on a hand-powered lathe, coloured lac sticks were pressed against the spinning wooden pot, the heat of friction softening the lacquer and coating the surface in vibrant tones. The craftsman then incised delicate patterns through the top layer, revealing contrasting colours beneath and creating the distinctive spotted effect.

Such lacquer pots were widely used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi powder, serving both practical and decorative purposes. International exhibitions in the 19th century brought attention to Sindh and Rajasthan's lac-turned wares, elevating them to global appreciation. Increasingly rare to find today, this piece is a fine collector's example of Indian craftsmanship and tradition.

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