Indian Lost Wax Cast Bronze Antique Dhorka Box - Two of Two vintage decor and repaired cracks to one

and repaired cracks to one area on one side of the exterior

I have not attempted to polish it but it would probably shine up some if desired

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Indian Lost Wax Cast Bronze Antique Dhorka Box - Two of Two vintage decor and repaired cracks to oneThis 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