Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Bucket and fluid drape

and fluid drape

Double: 220 x 260cm

Chakki tables are repurposed teak rice grinding mills from villages in Rajasthan or Gujarat

The triple arch is carved with a classic Mughal design and is typical of pieces from Madhya Pradesh

11 x 11 x 13 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Bucket and fluid drapeAn incredibly good example of a pegam prayer table from Tibet with original painting, dating from the 18th century. Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and they are rare to find today. Painted in the traditional way with stone and real gold paints. This table has a floral design and has two symbols that are recurring motifs in Tibetan culture. The Endless Knot: With no beginning and no end, the endless knot symbolizes the infinite wisdom