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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 4539748, member: 8267&quot;]I agree that ebay and etsy are not the most reliable sources. However, I am familiar with other Dhokra lost wax casting and have a similar bowl myself. It is proving surprisingly difficult to find a more authoritative source that includes illustrations. The more decorative figures are easy to find. These more utilitarian measuring bowls are discussed, but not pictured. </p><p><br /></p><p>...&quot;the original Dhokra repertoire, which is simple and stark in keeping with the makers’ life style and philosophy. This repertoire includes <b>lid-less measuring bowls called Kunke or Pa’ila</b>. In Jabardah, the Jadu Patuas make them for their own use as well as for their Santhal clientele. Elsewhere the craftsmens make them for themselves and souvenir buyers.&quot;</p><p><a href="https://rajeshkochhar.com/dhokra-lost-wax-metal-casting-craft-in-eastern-india/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://rajeshkochhar.com/dhokra-lost-wax-metal-casting-craft-in-eastern-india/" rel="nofollow">https://rajeshkochhar.com/dhokra-lost-wax-metal-casting-craft-in-eastern-india/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>This version of Rajesh Kochar&#039;s article includes a small picture of the bowls, which were made in graduated sizes which could be stacked:</p><p><a href="http://www.chitrolekha.com/V1/n2/02_Dhokra_Bankura_Rajesh_kochhar.pdf" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.chitrolekha.com/V1/n2/02_Dhokra_Bankura_Rajesh_kochhar.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.chitrolekha.com/V1/n2/02_Dhokra_Bankura_Rajesh_kochhar.pdf</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The Dhokra metalwork is made using lost wax casting, a method also used by West African artisans. So there are some similarities in appearance.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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