Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Statues Once the ornate window frame

Once the ornate window frame of a wealthy haveli in Madhya Pradesh

941 (US $)

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20 x 15 x 30 (wxdxh cms)

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Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Statues Once the ornate window frameThis 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