Lacquer Pot From Bikaner - Ca 1930's Origin - Japan This unusually short standing Buddha

This unusually short standing Buddha originates from Burma (Myanmar) and dates to the Mandalay period

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A unique blend of colour

Its generous proportions make it an ideal coffee table

These decorative jars are decorated with frog handles and are perfect for adding some interest to your garden

Lacquer Pot From Bikaner - Ca 1930's Origin - Japan This unusually short standing BuddhaAn 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