Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18thC Earrings friction softens the lac which

friction softens the lac which then coats the surface of the wood

Originally dating from the 19th century and painted using stone colours

This label depicts Shiva with Parvati and their two sons

This farmhouse style trestle dining table is made from pine reclaimed from old Chinese doors

Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18thC Earrings friction softens the lac whichTibetan chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries. Boxes are normally made from cedar, pine or poplar. If they are painted it is usually just the front and 2 sides. They can either be painted directly on the wood or on older pieces onto a fabric applied to the wood. The colours and designs used are very decorative. The crimson foreground is decorated in vibrant polychrome pigments with a central panel enclosing a ferocious