Indian Painted Glazed Book Cabinet - Ca 1940 Ancestor Figures this Tibetan Reliquary was used

this Tibetan Reliquary was used for housing precious statues or relics

This particular shape was commonly used as an offering vessel in holy shrines

Layers of red cinnabar lacquer have been incised to reveal complex black geometric banding

Two sizes are available depicting fish among aquatic plants

With an arrangement of five drawers and two sliding doors

Indian Painted Glazed Book Cabinet - Ca 1940 Ancestor Figures this Tibetan Reliquary was usedThis old Indian teak display cabinet is glazed with glass panels and ideal for use in a bathroom or kitchen. Dating from the 1940's and from Gujarat, the aged paint finish gives this cabinet a true vintage feel.