Painted Tibetan Chest With Flaming Jewels - 18th Century Material - Reclaimed Wood A nearly identical cabinet likely

A nearly identical cabinet likely made by the same workshop in Canton can be found in Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich

Some of the drawer fronts are quartersawn creating a striped pattern

Soft pile velvet with gold lining

These striking framed hand-painted Indian horoscope paintings originate from Rajasthan and date to the early 20th century

Painted Tibetan Chest With Flaming Jewels - 18th Century Material - Reclaimed Wood A nearly identical cabinet likelyThis decorative Tibetan monastic chest dates to the 18th century and is from Central Tibet. The central medallion depicts three flaming jewels surrounded by a typical quatrefoil frame infilled with traditional geometric brocade designs. The Three Jewels of Buddha, dharma, and sangha represent the body, speech & mind of all Buddhas & enlightened beings. The jewels also represent the central offerings on a Tibetan Buddhist altar which are used during