Nepalese Folk Lacquerware Pen Holder – Gold-Outlined Landscape Brush Pot (6")

This old wood lacquerware pen holder comes from a Nepalese folk tradition and is outlined in gold with landscape patterns—hills, trees, pavilions, and pathways that circle the body like a tiny hand-painted scroll. The deep lacquer ground and fine gold lines give it a quiet, luminous presence on a desk or altar table.

Originally conceived as a brush pot, it works equally well for modern pens, pencils, and small tools. In a study or office, it serves as both a practical container and a symbolic “amass wealth” ornament—connecting the everyday act of writing and working with a sense of place, story, and good fortune.

Pair it with a lacquerware box, incense burner, or small bronze piece to build a layered scholar’s corner, or let it stand alone as a single, richly detailed object.

Details

• Origin: Nepalese folk tradition
• Type: Old wood lacquerware pen holder / brush pot (approx. 6" class)
• Motif: Gold-outlined landscape patterns on a deep lacquer ground
• Use: Holds pens, pencils, calligraphy brushes, or small tools
• Placement: Desks, study shelves, altar tables, and Temple & Ritual vignettes