Les Antiques de Nepal
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curd) costs from Rs. 400 to Rs.5000.00 depending upon size. Tibetan chests and boxes are comparatively more expensive and can cost from Rs.10000 to Rs. 1,25,000.00, again depending upon size. Of course, there is no fixed price on curios.
According to Mr. Bista, ‘ People come with goods to sell and if I like something I name a price depending upon current trends. I can’t sell with unreasonable margins as there are too many shops around nowadays and competition is stiff. Right now I am purchasing any ‘dhungros’ (milking pails) that is on offer. ‘Dhungros’ from eastern Nepal (especially Dhankuta) are quite old while those from Kavre are newer.’
Binod Khanal of Antique Gallery has his own views, ‘ It depends on the type of customer. Sometimes I get very good prices.’ He has an antique gramophone, the use of which he demonstrated by cranking it up and playing
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