Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Amulets Filigree work is very intricate

Filigree work is very intricate & methodical

slender seat rests on splayed legs

giving it both character and environmental integrity

The famous imperial kilns have been sited there since the Ming dynasty 1368 - 1644 AD)

Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Amulets Filigree work is very intricateThis exquisitely painted cabinet is from Central Tibet and dates to the late 19th century. We've removed layers of soot and discoloured orange varnish to reveal the beautifully painted scenes underneath. See the final photograph for pre restoration images. Each panel is of precise cultural significance and tells the story of Tibet's rich history: Top Left: A Mongolian seated figure with a chained angry tiger Some say this is Gshi Khan (1582 1655),