Los Angeles, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 12.75ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 6ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Bhutan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Amazing condition considering its age and use. Amazing condition considering its age and use. less
- Description
- With its rich patina, this carefully crafted box deftly illustrates how a utilitarian object used in daily life can be … more With its rich patina, this carefully crafted box deftly illustrates how a utilitarian object used in daily life can be beautiful. It was made to hold butter made from the milk from a yak. Yak butter tea (suja) has long been the traditional drink of Bhutan and Tibet. After decades of use, the way the lid still fits so well is a testament the quality of its construction. less
Los Angeles, CA
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