Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Amulets Hand-stitched by skilled rural artisans

Hand-stitched by skilled rural artisans

38 cms tall

Painted Pichwai From Nathdwara Rajasthan

giving it both character and environmental integrity

The surface shows some really good age with a beautiful patina and signs of wear and old paint that add to it's charm

Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Amulets Hand-stitched by skilled rural artisansThis exquisitely painted cabinet is from Central Tibet and dates to the late 19th century. We've removed layers of soot and discoloured orange varnish to reveal the beautifully painted scenes underneath. See the final photograph for pre restoration images. Each panel is of precise cultural significance and tells the story of Tibet's rich history: Top Left: A Mongolian seated figure with a chained angry tiger Some say this is Gshi Khan (1582 1655),