Scratchwork Lacquer Pot From Barmer - Late 19th Century Material - Marble Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

its surfaces subtly marked by handling and time

It has had some repairs over the years

This console table was made using an 18th century carved and blue painted beam reclaimed from an old building and reclaimed teak wood salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

and finer details are carved to finish the piece

Scratchwork Lacquer Pot From Barmer - Late 19th Century Material - Marble Madhya PradeshThis exquisite lacquer pot originates from Barmer, a desert town in western Rajasthan close to the Sindh border. Dating to the late 19th century, it is an exceptional example of traditional Indian scratchwork lacquerware, renowned for its vivid colour and intricate hand carved surface designs. The floral motifs have been delicately incised through the upper lacquer layers to reveal contrasting tones beneath, producing a striking decorative effect.