Traditional Dhunge Dhara [Stone Water Tap], with Bishnu, [Antique Finishing]

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Traditional Dhunge Dhara [Stone Water Tap], with Bishnu, [Antique Finishing]

US$ 290.00

Direct Artisan Price • Ex-factory Kathmandu

Min Order: 1 pc

Dimensions:	25x17x19 cm (9.8 × 6.7 × 7.5 inches)
Gross Weight:	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
Material:	Brass
Iconography / Artist:	Dhunge Dhara
Craft Origin:	Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique
Cataloged On:	Apr 21, 2026

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Subtotal: US$ 290.00

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Dhunge Dhara

Dhunge Dhara is an underground water supply system in Nepal, similar to the aqueduct system. It was established during the Licchavi dynasty and is characterized by the distribution of water through a well-decorated stone tap at communal points. The system efficiently delivers water from underground sources to the community, ensuring a reliable water supply for various purposes.

Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting

Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.

24K Mercury Gilding

Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.

Cold-Gold Face Painting

The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.

Hand-Chiseled Detailing

Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.

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Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.