Lacquer Tobacco Pot From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Finish - Burgundy Lacquer occasionally producing a soft sound

occasionally producing a soft sound when disturbed

by Ohara Koson

Manjushri is the bodhisattva of wisdom and his full name literally means 'Manjushri

Sold on contemporary iron stand

a torgam like this with auspicious symbols is very unusual to find

Lacquer Tobacco Pot From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Finish - Burgundy Lacquer occasionally producing a soft soundThis style of pot was used for tobacco & opium and is a real collector's piece. These pots were well cared for and in constant use. This piece dates to the beginning of the 20th century and an intricate lacquer design has been lovingly applied by hand. Two colour spotted pots like these are from the border area of Rajasthan and neighbouring Sindh. The practice of lacquering came from Sindh many Sindhi people migrated to Rajasthan and Kutch bringing