Vintage Indian Dhokra (Dokra) Hand-Cast Brass Quacking Duck-Form Casket Vintage

Vintage Indian Dhokra (Dokra) Hand-Cast Brass Quacking Duck-Form Casket VintageAdditional Description A substantial hand cast brass bird form casket crafted in the traditional Dhokra (Dokra) lost wax casting technique. The stylized bird features a long beak, circular eyes, incised concentric neck bands, and geometric wing decoration. The hollow body forms a lidded storage compartment with an integral hinge and loop clasp designed to accept a removable locking pin or wire closure. Unlike many smaller tourist examples, this is a

and careful attention to expression

and asymmetrical floral detailing

” “Silverplate

No major structural issues observed

Tea caddy with hinged lid and lift off compartment lids - Brown Domed with line and shell inlay

beloved for its warm

suggesting the piece was removed from its original context and adapted for decorative display

appearing to read “Leib or Lieh…” (or similar)

Academic architecural landscape

The frame itself is a strong decorative element

executed in dark ink

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