Brass Dhokra Money Box From Orissa - 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins most experts believe that true

most experts believe that true porcelain (which also originated in China) didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty (202 BC to 220 AD)

resulting in a timeless textile that combines comfort

shown seated in an armchair covered with a textile embroidered with dragons

through which a rope could be passed to secure them to the deck  of the ship or they could be tethered to each other for stability

Originally made to be used in pairs

Brass Dhokra Money Box From Orissa - 19th Century Planters & Wastepaper Bins most experts believe that trueThis old Indian brass box is from West India, probably the state of Orissa. It is made using the Dhokra technique (also spelled Dokra) and dates to the 19th century. The process is commonly known as Cire Perdue. 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. Years of exposure to lime has left this box with a varied and unusual patina. From