Red Lacquer Pot From Uttar Pradesh - Early 20thC Small Mirrors increasingly rare to find in

increasingly rare to find in such quality and condition

Another unusual feature are the rollers on the base

Crafted in the traditional way

this substantial bronze cauldron — known locally as an Urli (ഉരുളി) — reflects a long-standing culinary and cultural tradition

but in reality it is still practised and cars and even washing machines have been known to be exchanged

Red Lacquer Pot From Uttar Pradesh - Early 20thC Small Mirrors increasingly rare to find inThis style of Indian lacquer pot is found only in Uttar Pradesh in the North of India. Simpler in design than Rajasthani lacquer pots they utilise the same red lacquer found on Chinese cabinets. These lacquer pots are fantastic collectables and this piece is almost 100 years old, dating to the early 20th century. Lacquer boxes are commonly used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). The interior has