Indian Lost Wax Cast Bronze Old Dhorka Box - One of Two danish pottery Mexico of black clay it

Mexico of black clay it features incised details for eyes

making for an unusual and very special feeling little vase that feels one part Native American

with a terrific patina

Such a pretty pair

Gödde (Gödde Brothers)

Indian Lost Wax Cast Bronze Old Dhorka Box - One of Two danish pottery Mexico of black clay itThis is a beautiful and heavy! old Indian cast bronze Dhorka box, I believe dating to the 19th century, though it really feels quite ancient! Dhorka refers to the traditional method of lost wax casting native the Dhokra Damar tribes of West Bengal. This box shows wonderful details in the patterning all over as well as in the hardware, including rod hinging on the back. Over time, there has been some deterioration to the bronze: one of the hinges