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Early 20th C Kashmiri Lidded Pot
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Early 20th C Kashmiri Lidded Pot

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th century lidded pot which is profusely decorated with hand painted exotic birds. Retaining the original finish with a striking colourway. Indian, Circa 1910.

Dimensions: Height: 17.25 cm - 6 3/4 Inches, Width: 12 cm - 4 3/4 Inches, Depth: 12 cm - 4 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Antique Kashmiri Lidded Pot to the Edwardian era.

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SA1172717
Description
An early 20th century lidded pot which is profusely decorated with hand painted exotic birds. Retaining the original finish with a striking colourway. Indian, Circa 1910.

Dimensions: Height: 17.25 cm - 6 3/4 Inches, Width: 12 cm - 4 3/4 Inches, Depth: 12 cm - 4 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Antique Kashmiri Lidded Pot to the Edwardian era.

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SA1172717
William James Antiques
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A cylindrical Kashmiri papier-mache pot and fitted lid, featuring dense hand-painted bird and foliage motifs in gold, yellow, green, and red tones.
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Archive I A cylindrical Kashmiri papier-mache pot and fitted lid, featuring dense hand-painted bird and foliage motifs in gold, yellow, green, and red tones.

Early 20th C Kashmiri Lidded Pot

Archive II A cylindrical Kashmiri papier-mache pot and fitted lid, featuring dense hand-painted bird and foliage motifs in gold, yellow, green, and red tones. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Kashmiri papier-mache pot and fitted lid, featuring dense hand-painted bird and foliage motifs in gold, yellow, green, and red tones. View III
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William James Antiques
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Norfolk
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A cylindrical Kashmiri papier-mache pot and fitted lid, featuring dense hand-painted bird and foliage motifs in gold, yellow, green, and red tones.
Early 20th C Kashmiri Lidded Pot
Ref: SA1172717
A cylindrical Kashmiri papier-mache pot and fitted lid, featuring dense hand-painted bird and foliage motifs in gold, yellow, green, and red tones.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLidded Pots
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleKashmiri Craftsmanship
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Lacquer, Pigment
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsBird motifs, Foliage pattern, Lacquered finish, Cylindrical body
  • SizeH 17.2 cm (7 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This early 20th century Edwardian lidded pot originates from India, showcasing traditional Kashmiri craftsmanship. The cylindrical body and fitted lid comprise papier-mache with a lacquered finish and hand-painted pigment decoration in gold, yellow, green, and red. The surface is profusely covered in dense bird motifs and foliage patterns, retaining the original finish. Visible details include a rounded lid with an integrated lip, intricate multi-hued illustration work, and subtle surface wear on the rim. The pot measures 17.2 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. It functions as a decorative accessory for placement on a sideboard top in a living room, hallway, or study.

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Kashmiri papier-mache is a traditional craft introduced to the Kashmir Valley in the late fourteenth century from Persia. Artisans developed distinctive lacquerwork techniques, producing functional and decorative vessels decorated with complex floral, avian, and figurative designs for both domestic use and export markets.

Pieces are constructed using layered paper pulp and cloth paste moulded around wood or clay forms. Once dry, the surface is smoothed with plaster, painted using natural mineral or vegetable pigments, and sealed with protective clear lacquer.

Authentic period examples feature dense, fine hand-painted brushwork such as the jungle or bird pattern, subtle surface craquelure within the lacquer varnish, and minor base wear consistent with age rather than uniform machine production.

These colourful lacquered containers serve as accent pieces on bookshelves, sideboard tops, or bedside tables, adding pattern and historical contrast within modern maximalist or eclectic room schemes.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Clean exclusively with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding water and chemical solvents.
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