Painted Tibetan Cabinet From Lhasa - 19thC Lassi Cup 5 x 35 x 1

5 x 35 x 1 cm ( w x d x h)

Like many things in India

breathable and exceptionally soft

This chest is made from kiri (paulownia wood)

A perfect gift

Painted Tibetan Cabinet From Lhasa - 19thC Lassi Cup 5 x 35 x 1These cabinets are constructed from cedar or pine and decorated in the traditional Tibetan colours. They were often used as family altars & were used to store religious scrolls, silk ceremonial clothes, family jewellery and yak butter used in lamps. Original antique Tibetan cabinets are now very rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China coming onto the market. This cabinet is from Lhasa 143 x 47 x 97. 5 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge