Indian Lost Wax Cast Bronze Antique Dhorka Box - Two of Two treen There are a couple of

There are a couple of small splits in the wood on the top of the box

with a few minor scratches to the exterior and very light wear to the lacquer around the edges

and there are a couple of hairline cracks in the wood

And then there is the great shape

features leaves/grasses on the top and one side

Indian Lost Wax Cast Bronze Antique Dhorka Box - Two of Two treen There are a couple ofThis is a beautiful and heavy! old Indian cast bronze Dhorka box (the second of two in the shop, and which I purchased together) dating I think 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 detail in the patterning all over and feels like a small piece of architecture. Over time, there has been some