Painted Zeeba Table from Central Tibet - 18th Century Origin - Nagaland Materials: Teak wood with mirror

Materials: Teak wood with mirror glass

The holder which would originally have held some ghee with a wick would hold a modern tealight candle

characteristic of Rajasthani architectural ornamentation

This piece is constructed from walnut wood

highlighting its age and texture

Painted Zeeba Table from Central Tibet - 18th Century Origin - Nagaland Materials: Teak wood with mirrorThis rare painted side table from Central Tibet is called a thrichok. These tables were made for a lama (spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism) and would have supported ritual objects, scriptures, butter lamps, or devotional offerings. This particular table dates to the 18th century and features a striking depiction of Zeeba, often called Kirtimukha (meaning the face of majesty) (also named Ziba Zipak). He is a monstrous creature whose symbol is