Old Tibetan Folding Choksar With Later Painting Chairs ) Total Height ‚¬€œ 287cm

) Total Height ‚¬€œ 287cm Internal Dimensions:

39 x 39 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

The origins of Celadon began at the end of the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220AD) but it wasn't until the Jin Dynasty (265 - 420) that the creation of celadon excelled as an art form

This beautiful double mirror is crafted from an old Indian window from Andhra Pradesh

Scholars Desk From Shanxi Province made from Elm - dating around the mid 19thC

Old Tibetan Folding Choksar With Later Painting Chairs ) Total Height ‚¬€œ 287cmThis Tibetan folding choksar dates to the 19th century and has been repainted in the 20th century as is often common practice in Tibet. The main feature is a single dragon clasping the cintamani, wish granting jewels in its claws. On the front two facing snow lions can be seen either side of a ceremonial urn decorated with ribbons. The quality of painting is superior to the painting of Tibetan furniture in the late 20th century and 21st century.