Lost Wax

Dating from the 3rd millennium BCE, lost wax also called cire-perdue is a method of casting metal in which molten metal is poured into a wax model. After the mold is made the wax model is melted and drained away, making each object produced a one-of-a-kind item. Used in every continent but Australia, it is still used in many cultures today with few changes. Dhorka metal smiths are famous for the lost wax techniques which date bask 4500 years to the Indus valley civilization.

  • Antique Brass Nandi, India (9509B-GAH) $155

    Antique Brass Nandi, India (9509B-GAH) $155

    $155.00

    Nandi is among the most frequent Hindu deities worshiped in public places, temples, homes, or on a home altar throughout India.  As one of Hinduism’s mythical animals, Nandi is Shiva’s vahana, (his mount that transports him), attendant and leader of his attendants and guardian of all four-footed animals. A recumbent image of Nandi on a…

  • Sale! Antique Bronze Earth Witnessing Buddha, Burma/Myanmar (3553)

    Antique Bronze Earth Witnessing Buddha, Burma/Myanmar (3553)

    Original price was: $3,800.00.Current price is: $3,000.00.
    H: 22”  W: 17”  D: 11” | CALL 213-568-3030 or email us at [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Finely modeled vintage Mandalay style Burmese bronze Buddha in Earth Witnessing mudra made by lost wax process is a one-of-a-kind exquisite work of art. Soft youthfully sweet smiling face with almond-shaped eyes are inlaid with glass.

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  • Sale! Antique Bronze/Brass Nandi, South India, (9510)

    Antique Bronze/Brass Nandi, South India, (9510)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    H: 3.25”  W: 1.375”  D: 2.5”   |.   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique brass Nandi exquisitely crafted with a wonderfully aged patina from use on a home altar. On a raised rectangular platform his delicate incised decorative details delineate features of his sinuous body and graceful long horns extending backwards. Based on a South Indian cow with a humpback.

  • Sale! Antique Dhokra Brass Bowl, India (9500B)

    Antique Dhokra Brass Bowl, India (9500B)

    Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 4.25” Dia: 4” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi  placed on home altars for puja.

  • Sale! Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E)

    Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E)

    Original price was: $155.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 3.875” Dia: 4.125” | FREE SHIPPING IN CNTINENTAL U.S.

    Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi  placed on home altars for puja.

     

  • Sale! Antique Kumkum Container, Nepal (1278)

    Antique Kumkum Container, Nepal (1278)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $220.00.
    H: 3″   D: 3.8″   |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Decorative brass container to hold kumkum powder used in Hindu rituals and ceremonies. Made into a paste to apply a tikka, decorated with lotus leaves, floral patterns and decorative rim.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian  Fleury Cross Pendant, Textured Surface,  (E338)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Fleury Cross Pendant, Textured Surface, (E338)

    Original price was: $175.00.Current price is: $150.00.
    Ht: 2.563″  W: 2.063″    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Ethiopian Fleury  cross with arms ending in 3 pointed lobes representing the Trinity. Coin silver lost wax body centered with a square and embellished with small granulates for a vibrant textured surface.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pattée (E329)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pattée (E329)

    Original price was: $175.00.Current price is: $150.00.
    Ht: 3.125″  W: 1.75″   |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Large heavy pendant Cross Pattée is topped with a modification of the Egyptian round ankh. Simple elegance. surmounted on  softened by smooth surface and

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pattée with Bosses, Shoa Region, (E328)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pattée with Bosses, Shoa Region, (E328)

    Original price was: $150.00.Current price is: $140.00.
    Ht: 2.625″  W: 1.625″   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    From the Shoa region, this simple but elegant Ethiopian Cross Pattée with flaring arms was made using the lost-wax process and embellished with 6 round protruding bosses and etched dots.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Internal Latin Cross, (E304)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross with Internal Latin Cross, (E304)

    Original price was: $135.00.Current price is: $120.00.
    H: 2.75”  W: 1.625″    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Cross displaying  distinctive tri-partite Coptic cross design with rounded horizontal arms and bottom symbolizing the Trinity. The partial circle symbolize eternity and is an apotropaic symbol to avert the “evil eye.”

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Fleury Cross Pendant, Trefoil Arms (E335)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Fleury Cross Pendant, Trefoil Arms (E335)

    Original price was: $275.00.Current price is: $220.00.
    H: 2.75″    W: 1.75 ”     |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique/vintage coin silver Fleury Cross centered with raised Latin Cross with bordered edge. Three florals trefoil lobes at the arms symbolize the Holy Trinity, new growth and renewal of life. Lost wax, one-of-a-kind.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Fleury Cross, Textured Surface, (E339)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Fleury Cross, Textured Surface, (E339)

    Original price was: $175.00.Current price is: $150.00.
    Ht: 2.375″  W: 1.937″   |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This magnificent antique/vintage coin silver Ethiopian Fleury Cross with arms in 3 pointed lobes and tri-part decorative designs represents the Trinity. Attached small granulates added after lost wax process creates a wonderful textured surface

     

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