Old Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - Late 19th Century Buddha Statues Also used as altar cabinets

Also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship

The Aspara were a set of beautiful mythical female celestial beings who danced for and entertained the gods

making the piece as practical as it is decorative

layered spaces

Old Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - Late 19th Century Buddha Statues Also used as altar cabinetsThis Indian lacquer pot is of exceptional quality which has become challenging to find these days. Indian lacquer boxes are true works of art and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece. This pot is from Rajasthan and the technique used is known as scratchwork. This piece is over 120 years old and dates from the late 19th century. Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red