Large Red Lacquer Pot From Uttar Pradesh - Ca 1930 Cotton Elm Farmhouse Bench from Shandong

Elm Farmhouse Bench from Shandong - Ca 100 Yrs Old From China

the heat generated softened the lac and a thin lacquer of colour was deposited on the wood

This Tibetan storage chest is painted with a triple medallion scheme on a rich red ground

well suited to both private contemplation spaces and curated interiors

14 x 14 x 29 (wxdxh cms) approx

Large Red Lacquer Pot From Uttar Pradesh - Ca 1930 Cotton Elm Farmhouse Bench from ShandongThis striking red lacquer pot originates from Uttar Pradesh in northern India and dates to the early 20th century. Simpler in form than the ornate lacquerware of Rajasthan, these pots share the same red tone seen on traditional Chinese furniture. Each one was hand turned on a lathe and finished using the ancient lacquering process unique to this region. The pots rich lacquer surface has aged beautifully, while the interior bears deep staining from its