Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) solid and stable with age-related

solid and stable with age-related texture

The cabinet is richly decorated in gilt against a deep black lacquer ground

5 x 134 (wxdxh cms)

is beautifully carved into the wood

Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) solid and stable with age-relatedAn incredibly good example of a pegam prayer table from Tibet with original painting, dating from the 18th century. Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and they are rare to find today. Painted in the traditional way with stone and real gold paints. This table has a floral design and has two symbols that are recurring motifs in Tibetan culture. The Endless Knot: With no beginning and no end, the endless knot symbolizes the infinite wisdom