Old Lacquered Pot From Sindh - Ca 1920 Hat The rich golden colour of

The rich golden colour of the limestone is varied

The two vases on each door symbolise wisdom

The name kothla majus refers to this particular style which is most commonly found in the desert state of Gujarat in Northern India

He has tightly curled hair with central miniature shrine

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and dates to the first half of the 19th century

Old Lacquered Pot From Sindh - Ca 1920 Hat The rich golden colour ofThese pretty lacquer pots from Sindh are over 100 years old and are beautifully decorated. Used for storing bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead signifying the third eye). Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick. pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the