Tibetan Painted Altar Cabinet - Ca 1900 painted Condition: Surface wear

Condition: Surface wear

124 x 20 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

12 x 12 x 43 (wxdxh cms)

most likely the early 19th century

These were used beside the kang which was a raised platform used as a bed or lounging area in wealthy homes

Tibetan Painted Altar Cabinet - Ca 1900 painted Condition: Surface wearThis painted cabinet is from Central Tibet and dates to the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century circa 1900. All hand painted using mineral pigments, the central panels feature some of the 'Eight Auspicious Substances' flanked by vases of flowers. Top left: The Mirror (me long) represents sight and being able to see one's self clearly. In Buddhism, the mirror is the symbol of emptiness & pure consciousness reflecting all