Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Statues These can be compared with

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20 x 15 x 30 (wxdxh cms)

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

It is from Rajasthan and would have been used for daily prayer

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

Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Statues These can be compared withThis 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