Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century Lembata Date: Modern crafted

Date: Modern crafted

Dimensions: W61 x D35 x H10 cm

This Taisho-era Japanese kasane isho tansu represents the traditional craftsmanship of northern Japan

The lacquer has long since worn away

This piece has particularly beautiful wood grain

Spotted Lacquer Pot From Barmer - 19th Century Lembata Date: Modern craftedThis 19th century spotted lacquer pot from Barmer, on the Rajasthan Sindh border, is a fine example of traditional Indian lacquerware. The lively mottled red orange surface was created through the application of coloured lac on a hand turned lathe, a process requiring both precision and artistry. Patterns were then incised through the upper layers to reveal colours beneath, producing the distinctive two tone scratchwork effect. Lacquer pots such as