Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Small Boxes This lotus leaves scarf comes

This lotus leaves scarf comes in three colour ways

This piece has original floral painting on a beautiful orange/red background

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reflecting the skill and precision of traditional Indian wood carving

Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Small Boxes This lotus leaves scarf comesThis antique painted Tibetan choksar prayer table dates to the late 19th century (circa 1890). It features the central figure of Kirtimukha with the right and left panels featuring phoenixes. The raised gesso work is traditionally known as kyungbur. Kirtimukha (meaning face of majesty) (also named Zeeba 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