Reclaimed Teak Candlestick Chest of Drawers late Qing dynasty

late Qing dynasty

head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism

we believe this Japanese tansu to date from the Taishō Period which dates it to early 20th century between 1912 & 1926

16 x 11 x 10 (wxdxh cms)

Reclaimed Teak Candlestick Chest of Drawers late Qing dynastyThis distinctive handmade teak candlestick has been crafted from an original antique Indian takhat leg, repurposing a fragment of traditional furniture into a sculptural decorative object. Rich in character and history, the piece retains its beautifully aged surface, with traces of original painted pigment and a wonderfully weathered patina that highlight the natural grain and tactile quality of the old teak wood. Traditionally, takhats were low