Nepal, 19th century, from a house in Kathmandu. The wood, probably from a sal tree, is hard and dense. Carved decoration of floral motifs on the lid resembles old sutra covers, depiction of windows between the columns are carved on the sides. Remains of the blue, red and green pigment still well-preserved. The Newar or Nepami are the historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas in Nepal. They speak a language belonging to the Tibeto-Burman family, but their culture has been strongly influenced by Indian religious and social institutions.
Condition: Good condition with some traces of age and use, some small material losses. Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia.