Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Textiles it dates from the middle

it dates from the middle of the 18th century

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The mongooses are connected with the god of wealth Dzambhala (Jambhala in Sanskrit) and expel jewels of wisdom

is one who has followed the Eightfold Path and has achieved deliverance of this earthly existence

Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Textiles it dates from the middleThis 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