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

Perfect for picnics or simply as an ornamental piece

Its origins can be traced back to the late 19th century

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

a well-known furniture maker found in Carpenters Square

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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