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Lacware
1875/1925
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum
Mumbai, India
The Museum possesses one of the finest collections of 19th century lacware from Sind. The creation of coloured lac for application on wooden articles is a long and laborious process. Complicated techniques were used to produce a variety of designs such as Abri (Cloud work), Atisi (Fire work) and Nakshi (Pattern work).
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Details
- Title: Lacware
- Date: 1875/1925
- Location: Hala, Sindh
- Physical Dimensions: Left to Right: D 13.4 cm x H 24.9 cm, Weight 345 g; D 14.2 cm x H 26.5 cm, Weight 465 g; D 18.8 cm x H 13.3 cm, Weight 221 g
- Material: Lacquered wood
- Gallery: Industrial Arts Gallery
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