Red Lacquer Pot From Uttar Pradesh - Early 20thC Small Mirrors This is an original lacquered

This is an original lacquered Sideboard From Dongbei (Manchuria) and was made in the 1920's

The Mughal influence from Northern India is also clear with beautifully carved hoof feet and trailing floral designs throughout

but in reality it is still practised and cars and even washing machines have been known to be exchanged

Another unusual feature are the rollers on the base

The yarn is spun by hand

Red Lacquer Pot From Uttar Pradesh - Early 20thC Small Mirrors This is an original lacqueredThis style of Indian lacquer pot is found only in Uttar Pradesh in the North of India. Simpler in design than Rajasthani lacquer pots they utilise the same red lacquer found on Chinese cabinets. These lacquer pots are fantastic collectables and this piece is almost 100 years old, dating to the early 20th century. Lacquer boxes are commonly used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). The interior has