Bus and Tree, Wonderful Nepalese Carved and Painted Wooden Panel kutani daruma published (in 1846) for ship

published (in 1846) for ship builders

While there're a fair amount of paint loss on the head

and a complete set of double nines

though I'd almost be inclined to keep them for myself

but I loved it way way too much to leave it behind

Bus and Tree, Wonderful Nepalese Carved and Painted Wooden Panel kutani daruma published (in 1846) for shipComplete love at first sight with this one, which I purchased from a dealer near me who has collected art and objects from Southern Asia (Nepal, Tibet etc) for many many years, building an important collection, and happily now selling pieces too. From what I understand this carved and painted panel came from the Terai (lowland region) of Nepal, south of the foothills of the Himalayas, and I believe was once part of a cart or carriage. I love