Silvered Tibetan Dragon Storage Chest - 18th Century Campaign Furniture all framed by foliate spandrels

all framed by foliate spandrels and a scrolling floral border

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Painted in soft natural pigments on paper and preserved within a simple wooden frame

Silvered Tibetan Dragon Storage Chest - 18th Century Campaign Furniture all framed by foliate spandrelsThis very decorative monastic chest is from Central Tibet and dates to the 18th century. Unusually this piece has a silver background instead of the more popular gold. Often silvered boxes are coated with a yellow varnish to imitate gold. Silvered boxes are very uncommon. The main feature is a single four claw dragon holding wish granting cintamani jewels which represent wisdom. The front facing dragon clearly emulates the Chinese Imperial dragons.