Antique Tibetan Yak Wooden Milk Pail
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early 20th century CE. Impressively hand-carved from a single piece of wood, a large Tibetan yak milk pail, its cylindrical body intricately carved with interweaving rope-like bands, with an integral monkey effigy handle - the simian creature's back forming the grip and long limbs extending across the vessel body, its arms resolving in floral blossoms rather than paws. Two perforations for suspension are at opposite sides just below the rim. A beautiful and rare yak milk pot with superb carving and an endearing monkey handle! Size: 8.375" W x 8.5" H (21.3 cm x 21.6 cm)
Provenance: private Pearson collection, Denver, Colorado, USA
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#122100
Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early 20th century CE. Impressively hand-carved from a single piece of wood, a large Tibetan yak milk pail, its cylindrical body intricately carved with interweaving rope-like bands, with an integral monkey effigy handle - the simian creature's back forming the grip and long limbs extending across the vessel body, its arms resolving in floral blossoms rather than paws. Two perforations for suspension are at opposite sides just below the rim. A beautiful and rare yak milk pot with superb carving and an endearing monkey handle! Size: 8.375" W x 8.5" H (21.3 cm x 21.6 cm)
Provenance: private Pearson collection, Denver, Colorado, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#122100
Condition
Several stable age cracks as shown. Expected surface wear with a few scuffs/chips and areas of earthen encrustation.
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Antique Tibetan Yak Wooden Milk Pail
Estimate $200 - $300
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