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Offered is a vintage Indian Dhokra lidded trinket box made of bronze and pewter.
These typically show intricate artisan craftsmanship …
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Offered is a vintage Indian Dhokra lidded trinket box made of bronze and pewter.
These typically show intricate artisan craftsmanship that double as useful objects. The designs are done using a cast wax technique that dates back 4000 years in Indo-Islamic culture. The lid and latch work well but they are heavy and must be held up when open. The bird is possibly a stylized rooster, a hen, or a peacock. These pieces were originally made to hold betel nuts, opium, or trinkets, but it makes a stylish catchall for keys, coins, or jewelry.
It measures 9.75" tall, 8.5" long tail to beak, 5.5" deep, pedestal base is 3" diameter
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 9.75ʺH
- Styled After
- Sergio Bustamante
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Bronze Finish
- Pewter
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- This piece is in overall good condition and is in working order. The lid and latch are heavy and need … moreThis piece is in overall good condition and is in working order. The lid and latch are heavy and need to be held when open. The latch is askew, however, this is how it was made. There is age appropriate patina. Any wear is commensurate with its age and past handling. less
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