Lacquer Pot From Bikaner - Ca 1930's Style - Meiping Vase where the intricate carving and

where the intricate carving and faded colouration can be fully appreciated

The construction is a mix of cedar or pine

earthly existence

softened by decades of use and natural ageing

A beautifully balanced and spiritually resonant piece

Lacquer Pot From Bikaner - Ca 1930's Style - Meiping Vase where the intricate carving andAn excellent and large example of an antique Indian scratchwork lacquer pot. It is a true work of art, and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece. This pot is from Bikaner, and the technique used is known as scratchwork. Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). Intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different