{"product_id":"antique-mongolian-tiger-mongoose-boxes","title":"Painted Tiger \u0026 Mongoose Boxes From Inner Mongolia – 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unusual 19th-century painted box from Inner Mongolia is decorated with traditional Buddhist imagery. A large fierce tiger-like creature dominates the front, its striped body extending across the upper section and continuing onto the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are two mongooses seated on stands, shown with precious jewels. In Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhist art, the jewel-spitting mongoose is associated with wealth and abundance and is particularly connected with Jambhala, the Buddhist deity of wealth. Precious jewels can also symbolise the spiritual riches of Buddhist teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original painted surface has developed a rich, dark patina, with considerable wear from age and use adding to the character of the piece. The box retains its old metal clasp, while the interior provides a large storage space divided by a removable sliding shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner Mongolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, painted decoration, metal fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted tiger-like creature; pair of jewel-bearing mongooses; Buddhist symbolism; original metal clasp; large interior with removable sliding shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with considerable wear, fading and losses to the original painted surface consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W59.5 × D39.5 × H39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Option 1","offer_id":58340732830079,"sku":"C03285V1","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Option 2","offer_id":58340732862847,"sku":"C03285V2","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Option_1_Antique_Mongolian_Tiger_Mongoose_Boxes_C03285V1.jpg?v=1788355324","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/antique-mongolian-tiger-mongoose-boxes","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}