Old Tibetan Choksar - Early 19thC Material - Stone Ganesh or Vishnu

Ganesh or Vishnu

This 19th century hand carved stone lamp niche comes from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan

symbolising the sacred confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers

Original antique Tibetan cabinets are now quite rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China coming into the market - This one is from Tibet

Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China

Old Tibetan Choksar - Early 19thC Material - Stone Ganesh or VishnuThis Choksar From Tibet has beautiful and Original Painting Early 19thC, it is as an esquisite piece. Beautiful colours and fine painting. Ideal for a collector Tibetan furniture is mostly constructed from cedar or pine and painted in the traditional Tibetan colours, they are often decorated with floral or tantric designs. Choksars are used in front of the family altar as table to read and recite from the long prayer books. Normally a monk would do