Exceptional Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Period - Taishō Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861 - signed

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Decorated with two dragons soaring amongst stylised clouds above crashing waves

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Exceptional Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Period - Taishō Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861This exceptionally pretty Lacquer Pot is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. A real collector's piece, some traces of silver leaf decoration remain. There are a small number of chips on its delicate edges. The metallic effect was achieved by mixing the lac with powdered mica and metals. Indian lacquer pots are true works of art and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece. These two colour spotted pots are from the border area of Rajasthan