{"product_id":"painted-zeeba-prayer-table-from-central-tibet-18th-century","title":"Painted Zeeba Prayer Table from Central Tibet - 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong\u003epainted altar table\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Tibet\u003c\/strong\u003e dates to the \u003cstrong\u003e18th century\u003c\/strong\u003e and features a striking depiction of \u003cstrong\u003eZeeba\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wrathful protective deity associated with Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Painted in rich red pigment with black scrolling cloud motifs, the front panel is centred by Zeeba’s expressive face, shown issuing stylised flames from the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used as a low prayer or offering table, this type of Tibetan furniture would have supported ritual objects, scriptures, butter lamps, or devotional offerings. The vivid painted decoration reflects the close relationship between Tibetan furniture and religious art, where even functional objects were imbued with symbolic meaning and protective imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding to its importance, the table comes from the collection of \u003cstrong\u003eMr Nicholas Squire (1949–2024), Suffolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was purchased from \u003cstrong\u003eSpink \u0026amp; Son Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by a copy of an invoice dated \u003cstrong\u003e8 January 1993\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also published in \u003cem\u003eTibetan Art at Spink\u003c\/em\u003e (1992), catalogue number 51.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central 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\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altar table \/ prayer table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zeeba deity issuing flames from the mouth, with scrolling cloud motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collection of Mr Nicholas Squire (1949–2024), Suffolk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurchased From:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spink \u0026amp; Son Ltd., with copy invoice dated 8 January 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTibetan Art at Spink\u003c\/em\u003e (1992), Catalogue No. 51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear, surface rubbing and patination consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W57 x D32 x H46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57789112287615,"sku":"M1125","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Antique_Painted_Choksar_Prayer_Table_from_Tibet_M1125.jpg?v=1781867753","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/painted-zeeba-prayer-table-from-central-tibet-18th-century","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}