Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century 1900 Perfect for picnics or simply

Perfect for picnics or simply as an ornamental piece

There are two shelves within and two drawers

The flowers seen in each of the yellow panels are lotus flowers

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Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century 1900 Perfect for picnics or simplyThis Indian bronze money box is made in the shape of a mango fruit using the dhokra lost wax technique. It is from the West of India, around Orissa and Bengal. 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