Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays however it is made from

however it is made from reclaimed teakwood which is salvaged from old buildings in South India

These porcelain temple jars are decorated with a Qilin

supplying the Imperial Court during the Ming dynasty and continuing its remarkable ceramic traditions today

This beautifully patinated brass temple horse on wheels is from Jhansi city in Bundelkhand

A scene from a play showing six actors

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays however it is made fromFrom Eastern Tibet, this chest is particularly special. Depicting the guardian spirit Zeeba, this chest would have been used for storage of religious items either in homes or monasteries. Zeeba, often called Kirtimukha (meaning the face of majesty) (also named Ziba Zipak) is a monstrous creature whose symbol is frequently found across China, Tibet & India. Also known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in Chinese), 'Creature Without a Name' or 'Face