Brass Tortoise (Kachua) Showpiece, 3 inch – for Vastu and Décor

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Brass Tortoise (Kachua) Showpiece, 3 inch – for Vastu and Décor

A$300

Delivery to Australia: A$68 · 9 to 17 days

Weight3.3 kg
Height3 in
FinishPolished
MetalPure brass

Solid brass at 3.3 kg. A plated or alloy piece this size weighs about 1.49 kg.

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A Tortoise is gifted with long life so in Vastu Shastra and in Feng Shui it is considered to give Long Life. As in.

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MMade byArtisans of Moradabad, Uttar PradeshSand cast, hand engraved, lacquer finishedMoradabad Metal Craft, GI tagged

About this piece

This brass tortoise showpiece, shaped like a kachua, is 3 inches high and weighs 3,300 grams. It is pure brass, polished and made in Moradabad, and suits a vastu corner or a shelf. The shell is finished with clean detail.

Dust with a dry cloth and keep it dry. Clean tarnish with lemon and salt. It is a lucky gift for a new office or a new home.

The craft

Moradabad. Cast, hammered and lacquered by hand, for three hundred years.

Sand cast, hand engraved, lacquer finished.

Moradabad Metal Craft, GI tagged

How it is made

Brass is melted and poured into sand moulds, cooled, then turned on a lathe to true the shape. Engravers cut the pattern by hand with a hammer and chisel. The piece is polished on a buffing wheel and sealed with a clear lacquer so it stays bright without weekly cleaning.

Care, shipping and returns

Wipe with a dry cloth. Keep away from detergents and damp. Handmade pieces vary slightly in finish, that is the point.

Dispatch in 1 to 3 working days from India by tracked courier. Shipping is charged by parcel weight and shown at checkout. Import duties and taxes, if any, are collected by the courier on delivery.

Arrived damaged or not as described? Send a photo on WhatsApp or email within 48 hours of delivery for a replacement or a full refund. International orders cannot be returned for a change of mind. Full international terms.

Details

Weight: 3.3 kg
Size: 27.9 × 7.6 cm
Material: Pure brass
Finish: Polished
Height: Under 4 inch
Depth: 7 Inch
Made in: Moradabad
SKU: BGC-BS1517-A

Good to know

All Home Décor

Is it solid or hollow?

Cast brass, solid unless the listing says sheet or hollow. The weight in grams tells you; a 6 inch cast figure is usually 400 g or more.

Does brass need polishing?

Lacquered pieces stay bright with a dry cloth. Raw and antique-finish pieces develop a patina; polish with lemon and salt only if you want the shine back.

Which direction for vastu pieces?

Tortoise in the north or north east, elephant pair facing inward at the entrance, swan pair in the south west bedroom, Kamdhenu in the north east. Details are in the vastu guides.

Can it be gifted?

Yes, it ships in a rigid gift box within two working days, with a message card on request.

Will the colour match the photo?

Hand finishing varies slightly from piece to piece and photos are taken in daylight; expect small differences in shade, never in shape or size.

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