A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ TRAY Srinagar or Kashmiri Valley, Indian...
A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ TRAY
Srinagar or Kashmiri Valley, Indian subcontinent, 19th century
Polylobed outline, the front decorated with a profusion of coloured flowers arranged radially around a central roundel filled with blue flowers, extending into three further circles with petals of varying shapes containing polychrome flowers and leaves, all set against a background of gilded flower heads.
34cm x 52.6cm x 3cm
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.
Literature:
Bashir A. M, A History of Papier-Mâché Craft in Kashmir, IJAMSR, Vol 4, Issue 6, 2021.
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A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ TRAY
Srinagar or Kashmiri Valley, Indian subcontinent, 19th century
Polylobed outline, the front decorated with a profusion of coloured flowers arranged radially around a central roundel filled with blue flowers, extending into three further circles with petals of varying shapes containing polychrome flowers and leaves, all set against a background of gilded flower heads.
34cm x 52.6cm x 3cm
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.
Literature:
Bashir A. M, A History of Papier-Mâché Craft in Kashmir, IJAMSR, Vol 4, Issue 6, 2021.
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
