Painted Tibetan Side Table with Snow Lions & Double Vajra – 19th Century Material - Teak 33 x 33 x 46

33 x 33 x 46 (wxdxh cms)

They were made to order by skilled carpenters

a Hindu design most often associated with the worship of Lord Shiva

it features a single internal shelf ideal for storing toiletries

raised on turned feet

Painted Tibetan Side Table with Snow Lions & Double Vajra – 19th Century Material - Teak 33 x 33 x 46This charming 19th century Tibetan side table is beautifully decorated with a pair of Snow Lions flanking a double vajra (vishvavajra) enclosing the Auspicious Wheel. Richly painted in deep reds, ochres and black, the front panel is framed by finely carved geometric borders, while the top and sides have worn back over time to reveal the beautiful natural timber and a wonderfully mellow patina. The Snow Lion is one of Tibet's most revered mythical