Painted Tibetan Torgam Offering Cabinet - 19thC Chests 55 x 25 x 80

55 x 25 x 80 (wxdxh cms)

This example displays a stunning crackled red glaze that deepens from rich crimson to dark plum tones

natural look inspired by the changing hues of the countryside

An excellent example of an antique folding Tibetan painted choksar dating from the 19th century

Around these scenes flows a repeating floral and emblem pattern

Painted Tibetan Torgam Offering Cabinet - 19thC Chests 55 x 25 x 80This antique Tibetan torgam cabinet is from the Kham region in Eastern Tibet. Original polychrome painted Tibetan torgam cabinets are very unusual to find with most being either reproduction or repainted. Smaller torgam were found in private homes but larger pieces like this would have likely been used in monasteries. They were used to house torma, offering sculptures made from butter and barley flour. Torma offerings were most commonly made during