Painted Tibetan Chest With Flaming Jewels - 18th Century Toys the twilight days of the

the twilight days of the Raj

and chests were reinforced with brass or iron corners for extra strength

This framed reproduction print of Bombay (Mumbai) fort shows the land and sea views of the area

Originating in Bengal

revealing layers of earlier finishes beneath and creating a richly textured patina that highlights the depth of the carving

Painted Tibetan Chest With Flaming Jewels - 18th Century Toys the twilight days of theThis decorative Tibetan monastic chest dates to the 18th century and is from Central Tibet. The central medallion depicts three flaming jewels surrounded by a typical quatrefoil frame infilled with traditional geometric brocade designs. The Three Jewels of Buddha, dharma, and sangha represent the body, speech & mind of all Buddhas & enlightened beings. The jewels also represent the central offerings on a Tibetan Buddhist altar which are used during