This vintage wooden vase, likely a Himachal pot from northern India, is carved from a single block of dark hardwood, reflecting the utilitarian artistry of mid-20th-century rural craftsmanship. Its rounded base and gently flared opening speak to a form shaped entirely by hand, designed originally for the storage of grains, spices, or oils in everyday domestic life. Dating roughly to the 1920s–1940s, pieces like this embody the quiet elegance of Himalayan vernacular design, where function and material honesty merge into sculptural simplicity rooted in regional tradition and slow, deliberate making.

Provenance

Acquired through S.A. Antiques Orient, 18 Route de Bigonville, L-8832 Rombach, Luxembourg. Provenance is supported by the original company invoice dated June 20, 2003, documenting the item’s recorded age, materials, dimensions, and purchase information