Lost Wax Casting Mold Material
Lost Wax Casting Crucible Material
86-14-9
From: India | West Bengal
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Bali Mati | Dheurol mati |
| Object Number | 86-14-9 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | India | West Bengal |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Sand | Clay |
| Description | Sand and clay mix for making the outer mold and the crucible, and for patching breaks in the molds as they are taken from the oven. Rice husk is added when the molds are made. Bali mati (Bengali), dheurol mati (Malar). |
| Credit Line | Purchased from the Crafts Council of West Bengal, 1986 |
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