Painted Tibetan Chest With Flaming Jewels - 18th Century Toys This 19th century teak bench

This 19th century teak bench from Gujarat reflects the Anglo-Indian furniture tradition that developed during the days of the Raj

A few hundred years ago the Dokras of Central and Eastern India traveled south as far as Kerala and north as far as Rajasthan

5 x 2 x 32 (wxdxh cms)

Originating in Bengal

and chests were reinforced with brass or iron corners for extra strength

Painted Tibetan Chest With Flaming Jewels - 18th Century Toys This 19th century teak benchThis decorative Tibetan monastic chest dates to the 18th century and is from Central Tibet. The central medallion depicts three flaming jewels surrounded by a typical quatrefoil frame infilled with traditional geometric brocade designs. The Three Jewels of Buddha, dharma, and sangha represent the body, speech & mind of all Buddhas & enlightened beings. The jewels also represent the central offerings on a Tibetan Buddhist altar which are used during