Details
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Indian
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Wax
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- With expected signs of age and use including aging and wear to brass finish but overall a nice patina. Scattered … moreWith expected signs of age and use including aging and wear to brass finish but overall a nice patina. Scattered white marks likely polish residue. Serpent staff in right hand of rider appears to have broken off just below the hand but does not detract. less
- Description
- A brass and alloy lost wax cast figurine depicting a warrior carrying a serpent staff and riding a horse. Dhokra … more A brass and alloy lost wax cast figurine depicting a warrior carrying a serpent staff and riding a horse. Dhokra lost wax casting takes its name from a tribe of metal smiths from West Bengal who developed the lost wax cast technique. This art of metal casting has existed in India for almost 4,000 years. less
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