Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays These porcelain temple jars are

These porcelain temple jars are decorated with a Qilin

however it is made from reclaimed teakwood which is salvaged from old buildings in South India

doors 123 x 192 cms

This wonderfully unusual Altar cabinet is decorated with the Tree of Life on a dark background which is very unusual

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays These porcelain temple jars areFrom Eastern Tibet, this chest is particularly special. Depicting the guardian spirit Zeeba, this chest would have been used for storage of religious items either in homes or monasteries. Zeeba, often called Kirtimukha (meaning the face of majesty) (also named Ziba Zipak) is a monstrous creature whose symbol is frequently found across China, Tibet & India. Also known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in Chinese), 'Creature Without a Name' or 'Face