Spotted Lacquer Jar from Sindh – Ca 1940's Chest This pot is hand made

This pot is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

It has a large interior space seperated with two shaleves and a distressed pale blue painted finish

A quietly functional antique€”imbued with rustic charm and the spirit of everyday rural life

affectionately known as the "Mona Lisa of the Princessehof

The tribal cultures of South India are fascinating

Spotted Lacquer Jar from Sindh – Ca 1940's Chest This pot is hand madeRichly decorated in deep black and burnt orange lacquer with delicate gold floral motifs, this elegant lidded pot is a fine example of the celebrated lacquerware produced in the border region between Rajasthan and Sindh. Hand turned from wood and finished using traditional lac turning techniques, it dates from the early 20th century and reflects a centuries old craft that has become increasingly difficult to find in its original form. The decoration