Lacquer Turban Box From Rajasthan - 19thC shawl and battling a demon

and battling a demon

This coffee table would have been used as a child's desk in the 19th century

Elm Bench from Shanxi Province - Ca 100 Yrs Old

20 x 10 x 20 (wxdxh cms)

are original to the piece

Lacquer Turban Box From Rajasthan - 19thC shawl and battling a demonA more unusual find, lacquer turban boxes have become rare in India and are excellent collector's pieces. This box is from Rajasthan and has lovely old patinated brass handles and lock with a key. It is over 120 years old and dates from the late 19th century. 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