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Early 19th Century Polychromed Tibetan Choksar Prayer Table

£925.00
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SKU: ITEM-3010
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Categories: Furniture, New Stock, Stock, Tables
Description
Dating back to 1830–1840, this stunning Tibetan Choksar is crafted from indigenous Himalayan pine. The beautiful piece features hand-carved borders framing the drawer face, which depicts a traditional meander fret pattern. In Himalayan and East Asian iconography, this geometric motif symbolises eternal life, continuity, and the endless accumulation of positive karma. Because traditional Tibetan life centred around sitting on thick woven mats, sheepskin, or rugs, this furniture was built low to the ground. At this specific height, a monk could sit comfortably cross-legged to chant or read long, loose-leaf Buddhist manuscripts.
The artwork on the side panel is deeply symbolic rather than merely decorative, combining Buddhist motifs and auspicious flora intended to bring good fortune, spiritual growth, and purification to its space. Below, a singular wide drawer - designed to protect sacred scriptures, incense, ritual bells, or personal prayer items from dust - is adorned with a white ceramic pull knob. Likely a later addition, the knob offers a stark, attractive contrast to the dark timber. Over centuries, a rich patina has accumulated from natural aging and the heavy residue of yak-butter lamps and burning incense inside unventilated monastery halls. This dark, historic layer has mellowed into a deep finish that beautifully highlights generations of human touch. Please note that this antique exhibits authentic, age-related wear, including scratches, localized paint loss, and a loose knob. This piece would compliment any modern home particularly repurposed as a low accent console or an alternative coffee table. 

The dimensions are as follows: H: 39.5cm - D: 61cm - L: 61cm 

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