Brass Jewellery Casket from The Rann Of Kutch - 19thC Material - Jichimu A piece is first sculpted

A piece is first sculpted from wax and then coated with clay (usually made from termite hills) which creates the outer mold

Tibetan cabinets are now very rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China coming onto the market

Red lacquer bowl with gold floral design ca

This is almost certainly untrue and an assumption by Western dealers inspired by the painted opera scenes that decorate the majority of this style of chest

which is salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

Brass Jewellery Casket from The Rann Of Kutch - 19thC Material - Jichimu A piece is first sculptedA mid 19thc jewellery casket from the Rann of Kutch. This is a rare example displaying beautiful workmanship. From India 27 x 19 x 26(w x d x h cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available on checkout