Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - Late 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain 5 x 30 x 46

5 x 30  x 46  (wxdxh cms)

The Deccan courts were celebrated for their patronage of metalwork

they were usually made from elm

This rustic dining table is expertly crafted from old bleached elm doors that have a unique character and charm

Condition: Weathered Antique Condition With Age-Related Surface Wear And Patina

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - Late 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain 5 x 30 x 46From Eastern Tibet, this antique Tibetan chest is particularly special. Depicting the guardian spirit Zeeba, this chest would have been used for the storage of religious items either in homes or monasteries. This particular chest is featured in the book "Tibetan Furniture: Identifying Appreciating Collecting" by C. Buckley page 148. Zeeba (or Zipak Kirtimukha) was a protector demon created by Shiva, Zeeba was starved of prey and subsequently ate his