Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Material - Zinc Traditional joinery techniques are evident

Traditional joinery techniques are evident throughout

Materials: Terracotta

and floods the dragon grants good luck to those who are worthy enough

Dates to the early 20th century - likely 1920's

Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Material - Zinc Traditional joinery techniques are evidentThis antique painted Tibetan choksar prayer table dates to the late 19th century (circa 1890). It features the central figure of Kirtimukha with the right and left panels featuring phoenixes. The raised gesso work is traditionally known as kyungbur. Kirtimukha (meaning face of majesty) (also named Zeeba Ziba Zipak) is a monstrous creature whose symbol is frequently found across China, Tibet & India. Also known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in