Old Painted Tibetan Chest With Later Painting - 19thC Origin - Mongolia Unlike many that retain the

Unlike many that retain the natural golden tone of Jaisalmer stone

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These are objects often associated with scholarly pursuits

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Typically left unadorned

Old Painted Tibetan Chest With Later Painting - 19thC Origin - Mongolia Unlike many that retain theThis very decorative dragon chest was originally made in the 19th century, and has been heavily repainted some time in the second half of the 20th century. As such the price reflects the loss of original paint in a textured finish rarely used before 1900 Tibetan chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries. They can be either painted wood or leather covered wood. Boxes are normally made from cedar, pine or poplar. If they are