Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Antique It has developed a wonderful

It has developed a wonderful patina and would make a nice decorative piece for a kitchen

crafted in the early 20th century is made from a single piece of sturdy teak

The head originally had a band of small mirrors above the Buddha's forehead

They were used in stone havelis - the stylish homes of the more wealthy

Perfect for a small desk in a study or as a dressing table

Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Antique It has developed a wonderfulThis colourful Indian lacquer box is a good collectors piece. Indian Lacquer boxes were used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using