A striking and exceptionally large antique Kashmiri hand-carved walnut wood urn, created for the Anglo-Indian export market in the late 19th to early 20th century. This impressive piece features deeply carved floral panels, elegant scrolling double handles, and a substantial turned pedestal base, all executed in dense, richly patinated walnut.
At 19.5 inches tall, this urn far exceeds the size of most Kashmiri carved decorative vessels, which are typically much smaller. Pieces of this scale, quality, and condition are increasingly scarce, particularly with intact handles, crisp carving, and a well-balanced pedestal form. The carving displays skilled handwork with deep relief, symmetrical floral motifs, and confident, fluid lines—hallmarks of accomplished Kashmiri workshops producing for the European export market.
This urn was intended as a decorative object, not a functional water vessel, and would have been displayed in libraries, studies, or formal interiors. Today, it remains a powerful statement piece suited for collectors of Anglo-Indian furniture and decorative arts, maximalist or historic interiors, or refined global décor.
This is not a lightweight or tourist-grade carving. The weight, density, and quality of the walnut, combined with the scale and execution, firmly place this piece in the upper tier of Kashmiri carved woodwork available on the market.
CONDITION
Great antique condition. Light, age-appropriate wear to the rim and base consistent with over a century of careful display. The walnut retains a warm, even patina with crisp carved details throughout.
There is a slight natural wood wobble, typical of large, solid, hand-carved walnut pieces of this age. The urn remains sturdy and stable when displayed and shows no cracks, repairs, or structural instability.
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MEASUREMENTS
Height: 19.50 inches
Width (handle to handle): 13.50 inches
Base diameter: 8.50 inches
NOTE ON VALUE & COLLECTIBILITY
Large, pedestal-form Kashmiri walnut urns of this scale are uncommon, and examples with intact double handles and strong carving command a premium. This piece is priced to reflect its rarity, size, craftsmanship, and collector appeal, not mass-market décor pricing.
