{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-painted-choksar","title":"Painted Tibetan Choksar - 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful \u003cstrong\u003e18th-century Tibetan Choksar (or \u003cem\u003echöksar\u003c\/em\u003e) prayer table\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderfully preserved example of traditional Himalayan monastic furniture. These low tables were used by Buddhist monks to support sacred scriptures and manuscripts during prayer, study and chanting, and were an important feature of Tibetan temples and monasteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre, an ornate vessel holds a collection of sacred objects, including a conch shell, musical instruments and precious jewels, symbolising spiritual abundance and good fortune. The vessel rests upon a magnificent spreading lotus flower, a powerful Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment. Flowing foliage and stylised flowers complete the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with many surviving Tibetan and Mongolian religious pieces, this table had accumulated layers of yak butter residue from the lamps traditionally burned within monasteries. Our restoration team has carefully removed this build-up using conservation techniques that preserve the original painted decoration, revealing the vibrant colours beneath while retaining the wonderful patina and character acquired over centuries of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 18th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original hand-painted Buddhist auspicious symbols, ceremonial vessel containing sacred objects, spreading lotus flower, floral decoration and shaped apron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with original distressed paintwork, age-related wear and a rich natural patina. Carefully conserved to remove accumulated yak butter residue while preserving the original decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W110 × D20 × H30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12225091010671,"sku":"C03339","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Antique_Tibetan_Painted_Choksar_C03339.jpg?v=1791813091","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-painted-choksar","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}