A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ CHARGER DISH Kashmir, Indian subcontinent, 19th...
A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ CHARGER DISH
Kashmir, Indian subcontinent, 19th century
Round dish, the interior decorated with reserves containing polychrome gul (flower) motifs, predominantly in shades of pink, enclosed within narrow bands of gilded stylized floral friezes, against a green ground scattered with flower heads.
7cm x 39cm diameter
Papier-mâché, is a traditional Kashmiri craft involving the painting of intricate designs on objects made from paper pulp. Its introduction to the Kashmir Valley is often associated with the arrival of Islam, as it was introduced to the valley by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin (1420-1470) utilizing experts imported from Samarqand. Historically, it was known as Kar-i-qalamdani,referring to the production of lacquered pen cases (qalamdan), but over time the craft expanded to include a wide variety of decorative items.
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A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ CHARGER DISH
Kashmir, Indian subcontinent, 19th century
Round dish, the interior decorated with reserves containing polychrome gul (flower) motifs, predominantly in shades of pink, enclosed within narrow bands of gilded stylized floral friezes, against a green ground scattered with flower heads.
7cm x 39cm diameter
Papier-mâché, is a traditional Kashmiri craft involving the painting of intricate designs on objects made from paper pulp. Its introduction to the Kashmir Valley is often associated with the arrival of Islam, as it was introduced to the valley by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin (1420-1470) utilizing experts imported from Samarqand. Historically, it was known as Kar-i-qalamdani,referring to the production of lacquered pen cases (qalamdan), but over time the craft expanded to include a wide variety of decorative items.
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