Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe Dokra (also spelled dhokra) is

Dokra (also spelled dhokra) is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique

The intricate bone inlay work

the traditional seat of the Karmapa

A sliding entrance hatch provides access to the interior

Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe Dokra (also spelled dhokra) isThis charming hand carved teak bowl, known as a parath, was traditionally used across India for mixing chapatti and paratha dough. Sculpted from a single block of teak, it takes a distinctive turtle form with gently curved sides and a smooth, worked interior. The rich patina and tool marks speak to generations of use, while the turtle shapeoften associated with longevity and stabilityadds symbolic character to this practical 19th century domestic