Antique Painted Tibetan Choksar - 19th Century Hats Sideboards were usually made from

Sideboards were usually made from elm

International exhibitions in the 19th century stimulated traditional crafts around the world

The scene is framed by gilt painted animals

It is beautifully patinated

Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides

Antique Painted Tibetan Choksar - 19th Century Hats Sideboards were usually made fromTibetan furniture is mostly constructed from cedar or pine and painted in traditional Tibetan colours, they are often decorated with floral or tantric designs. Choksars are used in front of the family altar as table to read and recite from the long prayer books. Normally a monk would do this on a regular basis for the family. Original antique Tibetan cabinets and Choksars are now quite rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China coming