Painted Tibetan Chosham Shrine Cabinet - Early 19th Century Style - Yuhuchunping Vase or kitchenware in a hallway

or kitchenware in a hallway

With 4 doors and a central shelf this pair of antique cabinets provides excellent storage

Lacquer boxes are used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead - signifying the third eye)

Teak Anglo Indian Pedestal Desk - 19thC

Seated on a lotus throne

Painted Tibetan Chosham Shrine Cabinet - Early 19th Century Style - Yuhuchunping Vase or kitchenware in a hallwayAn early 19th century shrine cabinet from the Kham region in Eastern Tibet. This particular Tibetan cabinet is unusual for its doors to allow the gods to be hidden away. These cabinets (chosham in Tibetan) were more often used in wealthy private homes rather than temples however it should be noted that some examples have been found in Lama's quarters. A statue would take pride of place in the centre panel with masks being hung in the top six alcoves.