Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19thC | Indigo Antiques
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Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19thC

SKU M429

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An excellent example of an antique Tibetan painted choksar dating from the 19th century. This particular Choksar is decorated with traditional shou symbols at each end, and lotus flowers, the symbol of the path to enlightenment of the soul.

Choksars (as with antique Tibetan furniture in general) are becoming increasingly rare. Choksars were used as prayer tables by monks for reading scrolls and books. A yak butter lamp would be burnt regularly which is why so much Tibetan furniture is covered in a sticky residue. Our expert team have sensitively restored this piece, cleaning the residue whilst retaining its age and patina.


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91 x 40 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

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