{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-painted-choksar-prayer-table","title":"Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully painted Tibetan choksar prayer table dates to the 19th century. Choksars were traditionally placed in front of a family altar and used to support the long Tibetan prayer books from which prayers and religious texts were read or recited, often by a monk on behalf of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe table retains extensive original painted decoration. The front and sides feature floral panels painted against yellow grounds, surrounded by red, green and ochre borders with scrolling designs incorporating flowers and bats. The red-painted top is particularly attractive, decorated with a faded bird amongst flowering branches, its worn surface showing considerable age and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual practical feature is the pull-out drawer concealed within one end of the table. Original antique Tibetan choksars are increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples retaining this degree of original painted decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet\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 and painted pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original painted decoration; floral panels on yellow grounds; scrolling floral and bat motifs; painted bird and flowering branches to the top; pull-out drawer at one end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with extensive 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 W81 x D37 x H46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58294985359743,"sku":"M1107","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/M1107Detail7.jpg?v=1787931484","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-painted-choksar-prayer-table","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}