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Description

A rare 19th century Kashmiri tray, profusely decorated with hand painted flowers. In lovely original condition throughout. Indian, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 3.25 cm - 1 1/4 Inches, Width: 29.75 cm - 11 3/4 Inches, Depth: 20 cm - 7 7/8 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.2cm (1.26")

Width

29.8cm (11.73")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Antique Papier-mache Tray to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1140868

Description

A rare 19th century Kashmiri tray, profusely decorated with hand painted flowers. In lovely original condition throughout. Indian, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 3.25 cm - 1 1/4 Inches, Width: 29.75 cm - 11 3/4 Inches, Depth: 20 cm - 7 7/8 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.2cm (1.26")

Width

29.8cm (11.73")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Antique Papier-mache Tray to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1140868

About the Dealer

William James Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William James Antiques Profile Page

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTrays
Period18th century
StyleKashmiri Folk Art
MaterialPapier-mache, wood, pigment, varnish
ColourMulticoloured
MotifsHand-painted floral motifs, Octagonal shape, Chintz-inspired borders
SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 29.8 cm (12 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Traditional Kashmiri papier-mache, known locally as Kar-i-Qalamdan, dates back to the 15th century and involves moulding paper pulp over wooden frameworks before applying intricate hand-painted designs.

These items are constructed from macerated paper pulp or layers of paper pasted together, coated with plaster, smoothed, and finished with vibrant natural pigments protected by clear varnish.

Authenticity is determined by examining the weight, the presence of craquelure in the varnish, hand-mixed mineral pigments, and the tight, seamless bonding of the paper layers beneath.

An antique tray can be displayed flat on a coffee table as a decorative base for candles and books, or mounted vertically on a wall as a piece of folk art.

Preserve the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight and high humidity, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding all liquid cleaners or polishes.