Vintage Bhutanese Copper Ritual Ewer – Decorated With Bhutan Ten Chhertum Coins – Himalayan Folk Art Vessel – 6.3" (16 cm)

Vintage Bhutanese Copper Ritual Ewer – Decorated With Bhutan Ten Chhertum Coins – Himalayan Folk Art Vessel – 6.3" (16 cm)This unusual Bhutanese copper ritual ewer is richly decorated with applied scrollwork and genuine Bhutanese Ten Chhertum coins, giving it a distinctive piece of Himalayan folk art character. The vessel features a tall cylindrical body, an elegant curved spout, a sculptural handle and a pierced gallery around the neck, all hand crafted from copper with a warm aged patina. The applied coins are Bhutan Ten Chhertum pieces, a denomination introduced

This unusual Bhutanese copper ritual ewer is richly decorated with applied scrollwork and genuine Bhutanese Ten Chhertum coins, giving it a distinctive piece of Himalayan folk art character. The vessel features a tall cylindrical body, an elegant curved spout, a sculptural handle and a pierced gallery around the neck, all hand-crafted from copper with a warm aged patina.

The applied coins are Bhutan Ten Chhertum pieces, a denomination introduced following Bhutan's decimalisation in the 1970s. This indicates the vessel was most likely made in the late 20th century, probably during the 1970s or 1980s, using contemporary circulating coins as decorative elements. The combination of traditional craftsmanship with modern Bhutanese coinage is typical of decorative and ceremonial pieces produced for local use and the tourist market during this period.

With its wonderful hand-worked construction and distinctive Himalayan aesthetic, it makes an eye-catching display piece for collectors of Asian art, ethnographic objects and folk metalwork. It displays well in maximalist, eclectic and globally inspired interiors.

The ewer is in good vintage condition with age-related wear, surface patina and minor imperfections consistent with its handmade nature. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Measures approximately 16 cm (6.3 inches) tall.

Likely dating from the early 20th century and originating from Tibet.