Bronze Money Box From Dhokra Tribal Region - 19th Century Scarves symbolic imagery and traditional calligraphy

symbolic imagery and traditional calligraphy

most experts believe that true porcelain - which also originated in China - didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty - (202 BC to 220 AD

and community gatherings across Rajasthan

The brass bindings and fittings are reminiscent of the campaign style and it has developed a wonderful patina over the years

Bronze Money Box From Dhokra Tribal Region - 19th Century Scarves symbolic imagery and traditional calligraphyThis old Indian brass box is from the Dhokra tribal area of Orissa. Dokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal. As well as money, this box has been used for storing slaked lime used in the consumption of paan which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. The handle is missing on this box. Dokra also spelt Dhokra Circa 100 yrs Old is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique. The process is