{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-bird-rider-vessel","title":"Dhokra Brass Bird Rider Vessel: The Mythic Journey","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGripping the stylized reins of a mythic avian mount, a tribal rider guides this dhokra brass bird rider vessel across an imagined landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Cast from solid brass, the sculptural body features a deep, sweeping tail basin adorned with concentric, hand-laid wire patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e A deep, earthen bronze oxidation wraps the exterior, sharply contrasting the bright blue pigment pooled inside the hollowed tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e An elongated, stylized bird serves as the majestic foundation for an upright human figure riding near the crowned head.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Engineered with a broad, stable base and a hollow rear cavity, it functions perfectly as an antique folk art brass planter for shallow-root botanicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Indigenous Metalwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the ancient Dhokra casting traditions of central India, functional objects are frequently elevated through rich, zoomorphic storytelling. By constructing the initial mold entirely from extruded beeswax strings, artisans achieve an unmistakable, heavily textured wirework aesthetic that mass production cannot replicate. The towering, crowned bird—likely referencing a peacock or a regional swan—serves as both a sacred mount for the rider and a grounding container for the home. The deliberate introduction of blue pigment within the basin pays homage to traditional village practices of painting functional domestic wares with vibrant, earth-derived colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this highly textural folk art piece on a minimalist entryway console, where its dark, narrative silhouette can anchor a curated collection of natural curiosities. Its hollow back serves beautifully as a tribal brass peacock bowl to hold matchbooks near a reading chair or as a standalone botanical accent. Standing at nine and a half inches tall, the sculpture shares the approximate vertical height of a standard hardcover biography, establishing a dominant profile without overwhelming the tabletop. At a concentrated 1.72 kg, the heavy cast walls ensure the basin remains firmly planted even when filled. The immense artisanal discipline required to hand-lay the intricate wire caparisons and feathered tail validates this sculpture as a premium collector's artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eEstablish a compelling avian landscape on your credenza by grouping this vessel with an antiqued brass bird box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190876557487,"sku":"VSP-086","price":7300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/10_Compressed_7bf4265e-762b-4add-9dce-746992184510.jpg?v=1762170723","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-bird-rider-vessel","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}