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Collectible, Antique, Beautiful Carved Bronze Dhokra Art Tribal Bowl - $80 (Seal Beach)
921 Pacific Coast Hwy near Main
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Handmade
model name / number:
Bronze Dhokra Art Tribal Bowl
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Dhokra (also spelt Dokra) is a metal casted art that uses the ancient lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. It is said to be the first of its kind to use a non-ferrous metal like copper and its alloys – brass (a mix of zinc and copper) or bronze (tin and copper), which do not contain iron. Going back to the Age of Metallurgy, the extracting of metal from minerals, about 4,000 years ago, it uses the process of annealing, where a metal is heated to very high temperatures and allowed to cool slowly, while it takes the shape of an artifact.
This bowl would have been used to measure grain. There is a small copper dish that sits on top of it and it is assumed to be a scoop. It fits perfectly. The history of measurement systems in India dates back to the 5th millennium BC and started from the Indus valley civilization. The Dhokra art was also started simultaneously by the artists with the bright shining brass metal. This measuring bowl is a collectible article, which depicts the rich heritage of Indus valley.
This piece would be a great addition for antique collections, home décor, or personal gifting. Considering its age, it is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 4-5/8 inches in diameter by 3-1/2 inches tall. It is quite heavy for its size.
Local pickup, cash only.