Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Amulets 38 cms tall

38 cms tall

The surface shows some really good age with a beautiful patina and signs of wear and old paint that add to it's charm

Filigree work is very intricate & methodical

The famous imperial kilns have been sited there since the Ming dynasty 1368 - 1644 AD)

original spoon

Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Amulets 38 cms tallThis 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),