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    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

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    Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Early 19th Century

    SKU:M505

    £2,150

    This antique Tibetan altar cabinet is an excellent example of a chagam, dating to the early 19th century (perhaps 18th century). The painting design is incredibly unsusual and features a form of kati rimo (silk brocade) design. This design came is a geometric design originally taken from textiles and rugs. The geometric textile design is almost exclusively reserved for early chests and trunks from the 16th and 17 centuries and rarely found in altar cabinets.

    This genuine example of a well used altar cabinet that retains it's true age and patina. It is a perfect piece for a collector of Tibetan furniture and art and is rare to find these days, especially with such an unusual, almost islamic design. It's decorated in the traditional Tibetan earth pigments which explain the wonderful depth of the colours.

    It would have been used as a family altar and for storage of religious scrolls, silk ceremonial clothes, family jewelry and precious yak butter, which is burnt in small lamps during prayers. Yak butter lamps would be burnt atop these cabinets meaning much Tibetan furniture is covered in a sticky residue. Our expert team has sensitively restored this piece, cleaning the residue whilst retaining its age and patina.

     

    References:

    A similar example to this cabinet can be found in Tibetan Furniture: Identifying · Appreciating · Collecting by Chris Buckley, (figure 160). For further reading on kati rimo and brocade designs, see figures 56, 57, 58 in the same book. 

    For further information on Tibetan symbolism, see Tibetan Buddhist Symbols by R Beer. 

     

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    Dimensions: W130 x D54.5 x H116.5


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    Dimensions: W130 x D54.5 x H116.5


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    This antique Tibetan altar cabinet is an excellent example of a chagam, dating to the early 19th century (perhaps 18th century). The painting design is incredibly unsusual and features a form of kati rimo (silk brocade) design. This design came is a geometric design originally taken from textiles and rugs. The geometric textile design is almost exclusively reserved for early chests and trunks from the 16th and 17 centuries and rarely found in altar cabinets.

    This genuine example of a well used altar cabinet that retains it's true age and patina. It is a perfect piece for a collector of Tibetan furniture and art and is rare to find these days, especially with such an unusual, almost islamic design. It's decorated in the traditional Tibetan earth pigments which explain the wonderful depth of the colours.

    It would have been used as a family altar and for storage of religious scrolls, silk ceremonial clothes, family jewelry and precious yak butter, which is burnt in small lamps during prayers. Yak butter lamps would be burnt atop these cabinets meaning much Tibetan furniture is covered in a sticky residue. Our expert team has sensitively restored this piece, cleaning the residue whilst retaining its age and patina.

     

    References:

    A similar example to this cabinet can be found in Tibetan Furniture: Identifying · Appreciating · Collecting by Chris Buckley, (figure 160). For further reading on kati rimo and brocade designs, see figures 56, 57, 58 in the same book. 

    For further information on Tibetan symbolism, see Tibetan Buddhist Symbols by R Beer. 

     

    From Tibet


    UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
    More delivery options available at checkout


    Shipping & Warranty

    • Guaranteed authenticity on all antique pieces (where dated)

    • Every item is in stock in the UK

    • We'll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date

    • Hassle free returns

    • Free Click & Collect available on all pieces


    Trade & Wholesale

    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

    Whether purchasing for resale or buying on behalf of a client, we offer trade discount pricing to:


  • Retail Stores
  • Interior Designers
  • Film & Photo Studios
  • Architects
  • Event Producers

  • For all trade and wholesale enquiries please email us with your contact and business name, company registration number & VAT number (if applicable) to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Prop Hire

    Looking for that one off iconic piece for an event or requiring props for a filming or a photography shoot? You will have seen our oriental antique furniture & decorative art in the James Bond films, The Golden Compass and many others.


    For all prop hire enquiries please send emails to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

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    Shipping & Warranty


    • Guaranteed authenticity on all antique pieces (where dated)

    • Every item is in stock in the UK

    • We'll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date

    • Hassle free returns

    • Free Click & Collect available on all pieces


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    • Additional charges may apply for deliveries to highlands, islands, out of area deliveries and collections. 

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