Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Stools & Benches 19 x 8 x 38

19 x 8 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

This charming original three drawer tansu is finished with negoro lacquer and dates to the Meiji era (1868 - 1912)

A dramatic addition to any room and a good height for a coffee table

The table's sculptural apron and cabriole legs are carved in dynamic scrollwork

It dates to the early 19th century

Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Stools & Benches 19 x 8 x 38These carved teak wood tika boxes from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan are fine examples of traditional village craftsmanship. Typically carved from a single block of teak wood, each box is fitted with a domed lid topped by a small finial. The surface retains traces of its original red and yellow pigments, worn with age into a rich, textured patina. Such boxes were used to store the red powder (kumkum or sindoor) applied to the forehead as a