Painted Tibetan Dragon Storage Chest - Ca 1910 Sale Combining ritual function with sculptural

Combining ritual function with sculptural elegance

These lovely antique Chinese gouache paintings are painted on pith paper and date from the 19th century

Now seldom used in Indian kitchens in these times of modern materials

softened by time and use to create a beautifully aged surface with authentic patina

Painted Tibetan Dragon Storage Chest - Ca 1910 Sale Combining ritual function with sculpturalThis antique Tibetan painted trunk features a central dragon and dates to the turn of the century circa 1910. Later than most of our Tibetan chests, the quality of workmanship is excellent with kyung bur raised gesso work surrounded by intricate floral scrolling it is based on a 17th century chest. The jewels seen throughout are a recurring motif in Tibetan art and symbolise knowledge passed down by Buddha. These chests were used as storage in homes