Painted Floral Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Table Lamp combining palace-inspired form with flowing

combining palace-inspired form with flowing Gujarati coastal ornament and a soft limed finish

making it a versatile decorative piece for both indoor and outdoor settings

is a beautifully simple example of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship

As with nearly all leather trunks the original leather hinges have deteriorated due to inherent weakness in the design

The edges are then chip carved with designs that have been used for centuries

Painted Floral Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Table Lamp combining palace-inspired form with flowingThis antique Tibetan painted choksar dates from the 19th century. This particular prayer table is decorated with central flaming jewels on a lotus, delicate floral paintwork spreads out from the center. Each end is also decorated, one with a floral design and the other with a 'Fish otter'. The Fish otter is a mythical creature, part of a trio of hybrid animals that make up 'the three victorious creatures of harmony' in Tibetan mythology. These