Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18th Century Chapati Box This piece is not old

This piece is not old but it is made from reclaimed pine wood which usually comes from old Chinese doors

The door hinges have historic repairs with screws that could not be removed without detriment to the cabinet

These low cabinets are great for using as an AV unit in a bijou apartment

Gujarat and Sindh to store jewellery

This chest is unusual as persimmon wood was used almost exclusively for smaller kodansu table cabinets

Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18th Century Chapati Box This piece is not oldThis gold & red 18th century Central Tibetan chest was originally destined for use in monasteries. Two opposing dragons support a vase of The Seven Gems inside a central cartouche. The designs are created in luxurious kyung bur raised gessowork suggesting this was an expensive commission by a wealthy patron for a monastery. Tibetan chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries. Boxes are normally made from cedar, pine or poplar. This