Indian Lost Wax Cast Bronze Antique Dhorka Box - Two of Two vintage decor The body of the vase

The body of the vase is in perfect condition but there are a couple of little chips on the tiny lip (documented in photos

In my opinion

And on the backside

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

Indian Lost Wax Cast Bronze Antique Dhorka Box - Two of Two vintage decor The body of the vaseThis 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