Yak milk jug
Nepal / Tibet, Sherpa/ Tamang
sold
EUR 150
Provenance
Peter Willborg, Stockholm, SwedenSize
H: 22,5 cm
D: 10,5 cm
H: 8.9 inch
D: 4.1 inch
Description
wood, thick encrusted oily patina, traces of old age and usage
The handle is carved in form of a stylized monkey, the vessel is covered with finely worked plaited band patterns.
This beautiful jug was used for milking and storing milk. The drilled holes served for suspension.