Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Amulets original spoon

original spoon

A 19th Nepalese bronze figure of a Bodhisattva

or decorative objects

slender seat rests on splayed legs

Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Amulets original spoonThis 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),