Small Indian Orissa Cast Bronze Dhokra Work Betel Nut Container chest on stand Early 18th century

Early 18th century

A very unusual feature

sandstone base and displays an all-over

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Small Indian Orissa Cast Bronze Dhokra Work Betel Nut Container chest on stand Early 18th centuryDETAILS Dhokra (Dokra) is an ancient, tribal folk art tradition of lost wax metal casting found in the eastern states of India in West Bengal, Odisha (Orissa), Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. This small antique case was designed to store betel nuts which were traditionally chewed as a digestive stimulant and mild narcotic. DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 3 Depth 3 Height 6. 5 inches