Scratchwork Lacquer Pidha Chair from Punjab - Ca 1900 Margin Scheme The apron and drawer fronts

The apron and drawer fronts are finely carved with cloud fungus shapes

the vessel has a strong

Dating to the 19th century and made from solid teak

and a deep rust using ceriops tagal bark

such boxes were used in Rajasthan

Scratchwork Lacquer Pidha Chair from Punjab - Ca 1900 Margin Scheme The apron and drawer frontsThis lovely low lacquered chair is known as a pidha chair (low chair). It is from the Chiniot in the Punjab region of Pakistan. This is one of the best examples of the style we've seen in 45 years. It's deeply decorative and lacquered in layers of reds, yellows, blacks, and oranges. The particular use of black lacquering is specific to Chiniot although Chinot wares can be found across both the Pakistani & Indian Punjab regions and Rajasthan, usually