Painted Tibetan Side Table with Snow Lions & Double Vajra – 19th Century Door Coffee Tables The sides are again painted

The sides are again painted with the eight-faceted jewel which heals and protects from disease and misfortune

this beautifully weathered fragment showcases the rich craftsmanship and symbolic artistry associated with Tamil wood carving traditions

it was originally used to sow seeds evenly across cultivated fields

rejuvenation and royalty

A good pair of Qing dynasty round-corner taper cabinets on stands are rare to find

Painted Tibetan Side Table with Snow Lions & Double Vajra – 19th Century Door Coffee Tables The sides are again paintedThis charming 19th century Tibetan side table is beautifully decorated with a pair of Snow Lions flanking a double vajra (vishvavajra) enclosing the Auspicious Wheel. Richly painted in deep reds, ochres and black, the front panel is framed by finely carved geometric borders, while the top and sides have worn back over time to reveal the beautiful natural timber and a wonderfully mellow patina. The Snow Lion is one of Tibet's most revered mythical