Gilt Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - 19th Century Long Sideboards Red beading frames the panels

Red beading frames the panels giving it a splash of colour and the entire piece is covered in a rich patina

9 million at Sotheby's Hong Kong and US$1

Chests like this were €œcustom made€� by the head of the family

It's contemporary bleached finish refreshes it's classic look

Dimensions: W74 x D36 x H52 cm

Gilt Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - 19th Century Long Sideboards Red beading frames the panelsThis antique Tibetan altar cabinet is painted and decorated with traditional swirling patterns and Tibetan symbols. This cabinet is a classic example of a 19th century Tibetan altar cabinet and is from Central Tibet. Our team painstakingly restored this elegant piece in our Wiltshire workshops revealing the beautiful painting underneath. Constructed from pine wood decorated in the traditional Tibetan colours, these cabinets were often used in temples