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Painted Altar Cabinet from Tibet - 19thC

SKU M503

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Description

This piece is an excellent example of a Chagam, dating from the 19th century.
It's a genuine example of a well used altar cabinet that retains it's true age and patina. A perfect piece for a collector of Tibetan furniture and art and rare to find these days.

It's decorated in the traditional Tibetan earth pigments which explain the wonderful depth of the colours.

The doors are decorated with a beautiful circular floral motif.
The bottom panel is decorated with golden peonies & the jewels of Tibet.
The construction is a mix of cedar or pine, sourced locally.

It would have been used as a family altar and for storage of religious scrolls, silk ceremonial clothes, family jewellery and precious yak butter, which is burnt in small lamps during prayers.

The residue of the strong smell of Yak butter has been expertly removed by our restoration team.

From Tibet

 86 x 43 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

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We favour conservation over restoration and use traditional techniques and materials, sensitively preserving the original character and patina that give each antique its individuality.

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