5 - PULVER HORN WOOD TIBET 18TH CENTURY

PULVER HORN WOOD TIBET 18TH CENTURY Dimensions: Height 22,5 cm Wide 5 cm Depth 12 cm Weight: 137 grams An intricately carved Tibetan wooden powder horn of the eighteenth century, its boldly curved body tapering to a pointed terminal and opening at the broader end. The surface is covered with a lively repertoire of auspicious Buddhist symbols, floral scrolls and protective creatures, including a dynamic makara-like head and a Garuda motif. Deeply cut details create contrasting passages of light and shadow, while the darkened, smoothly worn wood reflects the object's long history of handling. The sculptural carving transforms a functional powder container into a striking example of Tibetan decorative woodwork, combining practical craftsmanship with the rich symbolic language of Himalayan art.