Exceptional Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Mughal members are distant cousins of

members are distant cousins of the Madhya Pradesh Dhokras

often passed down through generations

Marble Buddha Head From Hebei Province - Not an antique but beautifully carved

Sumptuary law restricted chonin (townspeople) to owning unlacquered chests such as this one

Exceptional Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Mughal members are distant cousins ofThis 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