Name: Nepalese Carved Wooden Milk Pot - Early 20th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A03342
Price: 245.0 GBP
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Nepalese Carved Wooden Milk Jar With Geometric Banding Rope Strap And Integrated Handle Early 20th Century

Carving Detail From Nepalese Carved Wooden Milk Jar With Geometric Banding Rope Strap And Integrated Handle Early 20th Century

Handle Detail From Nepalese Carved Wooden Milk Jar With Geometric Banding Rope Strap And Integrated Handle Early 20th Century

Rear View Of Nepalese Carved Wooden Milk Jar With Geometric Banding Rope Strap And Integrated Handle Early 20th Century

Interior Of Nepalese Carved Wooden Milk Jar With Geometric Banding Rope Strap And Integrated Handle Early 20th Century

SKU: A03342 Early 20th Century, from Nepal

£245 ^{Inc Tax.}

Dimensions:: W17 x D21 x H26 cm
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This richly carved wooden milk pot originates from Nepal and dates to the early 20th century. Vessels of this type are widely documented in Himalayan material culture and are commonly referred to as milk jugs or milk beakers, used for carrying and storing milk and other liquids as part of everyday rural life.

Carved from a single block of dense local hardwood, the vessel has a strong, tactile presence shaped by prolonged practical use. The exterior is decorated with deeply incised geometric banding incorporating a stylised endless knot motif, arranged in horizontal registers that give the surface a rhythmic, woven appearance. A substantial carved handle is integrated into the body, accompanied by a pierced lug with a rope strap, allowing the pot to be carried or suspended when not in use. Objects of this form are also known colloquially in the antiques trade as “monk pots”, a later descriptive term rather than a historic local name.

Origin: Nepal
Date: Early 20th Century
Materials: Carved hardwood with rope strap
Decoration: Deeply carved geometric banding with stylised endless knot motif
Features: Integrated handle, pierced lug, rope suspension
Condition: Structurally sound with age-related wear, surface marks, and a rich, time-worn patina
Dimensions: W17 × D21 × H26 cm

Reference: Similar Nepalese examples described as pot à lait (milk pot), often shown with a ladle, are illustrated in the Art & Tribal de l’Himalaya collection series (2007).