Lot 258: A Dhokra Lost Wax Bronze/Brass Rice Measure Bowl, India

A Dhokra Lost Wax Bronze/Brass Rice Measure Bowl, originating from India. This small, round-bodied metallic vessel is crafted using the lost wax technique, featuring intricate geometric decoration across its surface. The design includes parallel hatched lines, cross-hatching, and prominent stylized shield or leaf-like motifs arranged in vertical panels around the body and horizontal bands near the rim and base. It has a slightly constricted neck leading to an open rim and a flattened base. No specific maker’s marks or textual inscriptions are visible.
Height: 9.5 cm