Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets These chairs were known as

These chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hatThey are usually made from elm or red elm

Dimensions: W72 x D72 x H30 cm

Kelim rugs are very hardwearing as they are made using a high durability wool

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Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets These chairs were known asFrom 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