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Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder 18.02.1133

A light dark ghurrah with a conical solar disk. The front of the solar disk is strongly weatherted. The shaft is formed of four decorated rods, coiled around by a Vasuki eternal knot. The conigal circumference bears carvings "tree of life" motifs. Another beautiful object of a highly decorartive power.

  • Ref.:18.02.1133
  • Size:Length: 295 mm; diameter disk: 100 mm
  • Weight:166 gr

Category

  • The art of churring butter 18.02Nepalese Ghurras 09.04.01Roof of the world 29.06
  • Containers & Household Items 09Asian Art & Artifacts 18REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • NEPAL
  • Not specified

Material

  • VegetalWood

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)High aesthetic value

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