Kalamdan, Lacquered papier Mache
Painted and lacquered pen boxes became popular in the 17th century and soon became a collectible for the rich. There are examples of such kalamdans made in Iran, India, and Japan.
The beautiful design on this pen box or kalamdaan from the collection of the LD Museum combines Indian, Persian, and European decorative motives, its color combination reminiscent of the Kashmiri shawls of the 18th and 19th century. Birds within a dense setting of poppies and lilies set against a dark background form the outer layer. Its glossy painted surface reflects the style of wood painting carried out in the Deccani courts during the late 18th and 19th centuries.
સમયગાળો:
20th century A.D
પ્રવેશ નંબર:
LDII.892
શ્રેણી:
Textiles & Decorative Arts