Painted Torkham Cabinet From Tibet - 18thC Material - Cedar Wood it represents the quiet refinement

it represents the quiet refinement of everyday Japanese craftsmanship in the late 19th century

There is a general belief that the genre of painting on the back of glass sheets was an inspired and practical Chinese response to a frustrating circumstance

with thin bush like branches

It would have originally opened from the top by a hatch

Painted Torkham Cabinet From Tibet - 18thC Material - Cedar Wood it represents the quiet refinementThis stunning and rare painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet, known as a Torkham, is an original 18thC piece. Wonderful detailed painting of two monasteries. It also features two figures, a Lama, (Tibetan monk), and another traveller in a striped fur trimmed coat, from outside Tibet possibly Mongolia. Auspicious symbols abound, such as the Wheel of Dharma, a Wind Horse and an Elephant carrying jewels. The jewels are part of an offering of seven jewels given