Brass Dhokra Money Box From Orissa - 19th Century Material - Zinc Perfect as a piece of

Perfect as a piece of totally unique wall art

mottled red and black finish

Used indoors

The horse design is skillfully hand painted onto bone inlay

these vessels often carried tikka ash or vibhuti which is used in the same way

Brass Dhokra Money Box From Orissa - 19th Century Material - Zinc Perfect as a piece ofThis old Indian brass box is from West India, probably the state of Orissa. It is made using the Dhokra technique (also spelled Dokra) and dates to the 19th century. The process is commonly known as Cire Perdue. As well as money, this box has been used for storing slaked lime used in the consumption of paan which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Years of exposure to lime has left this box with a varied and unusual patina. From