Bronze Money Box From Dhokra Tribal Region - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting Bohemian - Possibly Biedermeier -

Bohemian - Possibly Biedermeier - Flash Cut Clear and Rose Glass Scent Bottle - Beautifully decorated in Gilt

and auspicious blessing

Dimensions: 32 x 22 x 43 (wxdxh cms)

Made from old elm and poplar

Bronze Money Box From Dhokra Tribal Region - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting Bohemian - Possibly Biedermeier -This old Indian brass box is from the Dhokra tribal area of Orissa. Dokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal. 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. The handle is missing on this box. Dokra also spelt Dhokra Circa 100 yrs Old is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique. The process is