Painted Offering Table From Tibet - 19th Century Chakki Tables cabinet of curiosities or collection

cabinet of curiosities or collection of antique metalwork

The semi-circular teak frame is divided by radiating muntins

41 x 18 x 70 (wxdxh cms)

lid support chain

It was hand painted before firing

Painted Offering Table From Tibet - 19th Century Chakki Tables cabinet of curiosities or collectionTibetan furniture is mostly constructed from cedar or pine and painted in the traditional Tibetan colours, they are often decorated with floral or tantric designs. Choksars are used in front of the family altar as table to read and recite from the long prayer books. Normally a monk would do this on a regular basis for the family. Original antique Tibetan cabinets and Choksars are now quite rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China