Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) Small - W16 x D13

Small - W16 x D13 x H4 cm

Great to use as a home office desk

This charming old Indian hand held mirror is typical of the tribal artwork of Banswara in Southern Rajasthan

The distressed paint reveals layers of age and use

Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) Small - W16 x D13This exquisitely painted cabinet is from Central Tibet and dates to the late 19th century. We've removed layers of soot and discoloured orange varnish to reveal the beautifully painted scenes underneath. See the final photograph for pre restoration images. Each panel is of precise cultural significance and tells the story of Tibet's rich history: Top Left: A Mongolian seated figure with a chained angry tiger Some say this is Gshi Khan (1582 1655),