Painted Tibetan Torgam Offering Cabinet - 19thC Chests Around these scenes flows a

Around these scenes flows a repeating floral and emblem pattern

natural look inspired by the changing hues of the countryside

Even though pottery developed in China 2000 years ago- most experts believe that true porcelain - which also originated in China - did not emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty - 202 BC to 220 AD

An excellent example of an antique folding Tibetan painted choksar dating from the 19th century

Painted Tibetan Torgam Offering Cabinet - 19thC Chests Around these scenes flows aThis antique Tibetan torgam cabinet is from the Kham region in Eastern Tibet. Original polychrome painted Tibetan torgam cabinets are very unusual to find with most being either reproduction or repainted. Smaller torgam were found in private homes but larger pieces like this would have likely been used in monasteries. They were used to house torma, offering sculptures made from butter and barley flour. Torma offerings were most commonly made during