Dhokra Craft Curio (Large) - Horse

Dhokra Craft Curio (Large) - Horse. An elegant and unique curio with a raw, rustic appeal to enhance your decor. Dhokra is a beautiful, ancient craft and amongst the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India, practiced for over 4,000 years. The lost wax technique, cire perdue is the medium of metalworkers in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal. This craft dates back to pre-historic times of the Harappa and Mohenjodaro Civilizations. Entirely handcrafted, the unique 13 stage process of Dhokra/ Bell metal making is an outcome of the original craft instinct handed down through the centuries. Dhokra/ Bell metal is an alloy of brass, nickel and zinc that gives an antique effect to the castings. Material : Brass Craft : Dhokra Metal Craft State : Madhya Pradesh Colour : Dull Gold Measurements : Height - 7.5" ; Width - 1.3" ; Length - 6" Product weight : 425 grams Special Attention : Handcrafted Village Craft. Rustic, Dull / Antique Finish. Please Allow For Minor Crafting Defects Shipping Info : Dispatched in a maximum of 20 to 25 business days. Returns accepted within 12 days of delivery UOM : Piece Wipe with soft wet cloth. Brass cleaning agent / polish may be used if required