Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) this niche makes a striking

this niche makes a striking decorative wall feature

is beautifully carved into the wood

The lively mottled red-orange surface was created through the application of coloured lac on a hand-turned lathe

China's renowned porcelain capital for over a thousand years

Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) this niche makes a strikingAn incredibly good example of a pegam prayer table from Tibet with original painting, dating from the 18th century. Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and they are rare to find today. Painted in the traditional way with stone and real gold paints. This table has a floral design and has two symbols that are recurring motifs in Tibetan culture. The Endless Knot: With no beginning and no end, the endless knot symbolizes the infinite wisdom