Painted Floral Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Table Lamp The body of the cabinet

The body of the cabinet is constructed from cedar wood

a higher quality craftmanship

Dimensions: W55 x D49 x H18 cm

As with nearly all leather trunks the original leather hinges have deteriorated due to inherent weakness in the design

making it a versatile decorative piece for both indoor and outdoor settings

Painted Floral Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Table Lamp The body of the cabinetThis antique Tibetan painted choksar dates from the 19th century. This particular prayer table is decorated with central flaming jewels on a lotus, delicate floral paintwork spreads out from the center. Each end is also decorated, one with a floral design and the other with a 'Fish otter'. The Fish otter is a mythical creature, part of a trio of hybrid animals that make up 'the three victorious creatures of harmony' in Tibetan mythology. These