Vintage Carved Horn Pipe | Dragon and Phoenix Motifs | Repousse Bronze | Nepal, 2002

Rare Vintage Carved Horn Pipe from Nepal, circa 2002

A rare and exquisitely detailed vintage carved horn pipe, handcrafted in Nepal circa 2002 with remarkable artistry. This is a one-of-a-kind collector's piece that brings together natural horn carving, hand-painted Asian iconography, repousse bronze metalwork, carved rosewood, and inlaid bone medallions into a single cohesive object of exceptional decorative power.

The body of the horn features hand-painted and deeply engraved scenes drawn from classical Asian iconography: a fearsome dragon, a resplendent phoenix, warrior figures, and celestial motifs rendered in rich greens, reds, golds, and deep browns. The dragon and phoenix together are among the most auspicious symbols in Asian tradition, representing cosmic balance, imperial power, and the union of heaven and earth.

The horn is fitted at both ends with ornate repousse bronze collars bearing intricate relief work. A carved bone and dark metal bowl fitting sits at the centre. The pipe rests on a carved rosewood display stand inlaid with three bone medallions depicting cranes and floral scenes, making it a complete and ready-to-display collector's object.

Why Collectors and Practitioners Choose This Piece

• One of a kind: no two pieces are alike, each individually hand-carved and painted
• Rare multi-material construction: natural horn, repousse bronze, rosewood, and bone
• Rich classical iconography: dragon, phoenix, warrior figures, and celestial motifs
• Comes with original carved rosewood display stand with inlaid bone medallions
• Authentic Nepalese decorative artistry, dated to 2002
• Museum-quality display piece for the home, office, or sacred space

Product Details

• Pipe length: 11.5 inches (29 cm)
• Stand length: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
• Materials: Natural horn, repousse bronze, carved rosewood, bone
• Decoration: Hand-painted and engraved dragon, phoenix, and warrior motifs
• Origin: Handcrafted in Nepal
• Year: circa 2002
• Condition: Vintage, consistent with age and careful use
• Includes: Carved rosewood display stand with three inlaid bone medallions