Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Statues This sustainable and sturdy tea

This sustainable and sturdy tea tray has been made by skilled artisans in Rajasthan from acacia wood

These can be compared with a similar yuanjiaogui cabinet on stand sold for €4

8 x 8 x 11 (wxdxh cms)

941 (US $)

their crisp detailing softened over time to create a warm

Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Statues This sustainable and sturdy teaThis old Indian coin purse is from Bengal and made from bronze in the shape of a mango. The technique used is dhokra work. Dhokra is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique. The process is commonly known as Cire Perdue. The object to be cast is sculpted from beeswax is mixed with a little oil. When finished the entire piece is coated with clay made from termite hills to create the mould. The mould is then dried and fired in an oven