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A Papier-Mâché Lacquered Vase , Kashmir, 19th century

$2,275.71
£1,686.42
€1,900
CA$3,106.77
A$3,456.16
CHF 1,811.76
MX$42,233.37
NOK 23,070.50
SEK 21,717.68
DKK 14,466.43
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Lacquered papier -maché vase ,Kashmir,19th c." A baluster vase with a flared neck, in painted and lacquered papier-mâché, decorated in polychrome and gold with a complex and varied floral design. Minor damage to the base. Modern base The papier-mâché technique was first adopted in Kashmir in the 14th century by Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, a Sufi mystic, who came to Kashmir during the late 14th century along with his followers, many of whom were craftsmen. These craftsmen used hand-made paper pulp from Iran. Kashmir papier-mâché has been used to manufacture boxes (small and big), bowls, trays, étagères, useful and decorative items, models, birds and animals, vases, lights, corporate gifts and lot more. It remains highly marketed in India and Pakistan and is a part of the luxury ornamental handicraft market. The product is protected under the Geographic Indication Act 1999 of Indian government, and was registered by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks during the period from April 2011 to March 2012 under the title "Kashmir Paper Machie""
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Diameter: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Minor damage to the base. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8645240396902

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