Old heavy weird looking silverplated owl figure/lidded box

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towerdog
Posted by towerdog
16 years ago
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Description I have had this for approx. one year and have no been able to figure out what it is or who made it, etc.
Category Metalware
Medium looks like brass with silver plating
Distinguishing marks unknown mark on back next to hinge
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item approx. 6" high & 3" across body
Date Period unknown
Weight approx. 16 ounces
History Recent tag sale find.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) $20.00
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Submitted by Intercef

hi .. 

 

It is made in india..  The art is Called Dhokra etal wrok .. 

Indiginous to  parts of Easten India..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhokra

 link  for ur further referance  and  link at the bottom  of pics .

https://www.google.co.in/search?q=dokra+metal+work&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=k9b2U_CGBI6zuASQtoHYBA&ved=0CCMQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=667

 

Gud luck !!

 

 
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