Beautiful vintage Indian Dhokra-style brass and copper decorative bowl featuring exceptionally detailed traditional folk metalwork.
5.5” diameter
The piece combines a warm copper center basin with an elaborate brass/bronze-tone surround decorated with intricate openwork, raised beadwork, rope-like borders, repeating geometric motifs and a dramatic pointed outer edge.
The richly textured construction is characteristic of traditional Dhokra/Dokra metalwork, an Indian craft associated with the ancient lost-wax casting process. Dhokra artisans have historically produced both sculptural and functional objects, including vessels, bowls, lamps, jewelry and decorative objects.
The removable/set-in copper-colored center creates a beautiful contrast against the darker aged metalwork surrounding it. The piece could be displayed as a decorative bowl, catchall, trinket dish, jewelry dish or collectible Indian folk-art object. Similar vintage examples are also described as ashtrays, although the exact original intended function of this particular piece is unknown.
Wonderful for collectors of Indian folk art, Dhokra metalwork, tribal art, vintage brass and copper, global decor, ethnographic objects and bohemian interiors.
Details:
* Indian Dhokra/Dokra-style metalwork
* Brass/bronze-tone decorative surround
* Copper center basin
* Intricate openwork and raised geometric decoration
* Lost-wax folk-art style construction
* Unmarked
* Exact maker, region and date unknown
* Vintage condition with naturally developed patina, oxidation, surface marks and wear
* Copper center shows scratches, discoloration and age-related surface wear
* Small irregularities/openings within the decorative casting are visible and are consistent with handmade construction and age
* Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description
A particularly attractive example due to the combination of warm copper and highly detailed Dhokra-style metalwork.
Free US shipping on orders over $150. Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days via USPS. US orders usually arrive in 3 to 7 business days and international orders in 7 to 21 business days. Every piece is carefully wrapped and packed.
International orders: customs duties and import taxes, if any, are charged by your country on delivery and paid by the buyer.
Returns are free for US orders. If you're not completely happy, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll send you a prepaid return label. International orders can be returned within 30 days too, with return shipping paid by the buyer. Items just need to come back in their original condition.
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