Rare 17th century painted Tibetan small chest with iron naga handle


Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest


€ 1750
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest
  • Rare 17th century small Tibetan painted wooden chest

Western Tibet / border India 17th century 

A very rare antique Tibetan small painted wooden chest with incredibly patina and intricate panels of flowery scenes. Reds, greens and yellows. The polychrome has wear but it's in all original state. 

With wrought iron locks and a wonderful Naga head handle. 

This small chest opens twice, first the lid opens to reveal the chest with it's painted red interior. And when the lid is closed one can open up the chest from the middle (bands on the side). See the pictures for details. 

A few chips on the inside rim but overall in good condition. 

Dim: 41,5 x 21,5 x 28 cm

Weight: circa 5 kg 

Material:
Painted wood
Origin:
Tibet (probably Western Tibet border India)
Era:
17th century
Condition:
Fair

Height:
28 cm
Width:
41,5 cm
Depth:
21,5 cm
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