Turned Lacquer Vase From Sindh - Ca 1940 Furniture and protection

and protection

length 43 max cm

28 x 28 x 24 (wxdxh cms)

a heated hollow brick platform powered by heat from the stove

Features: Intricately carved apron

Turned Lacquer Vase From Sindh - Ca 1940 Furniture and protectionLacquer vases have become rare in India and are excellent collector's pieces. This vase is from Sindh and dates to the early 20th century. International exhibitions in the 19th century stimulated traditional crafts around the world. Sindh became well known for its high quality lac turned wares. Good quality lacquerware is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden piece is spun and