Painted 'Pegam' Altar Cabinet From Tibet - 18thC Style - Tea Caddy 29 x 16 x 34

29 x 16 x 34 (wxdxh cms)

This Japanese kannon biraki tansu chest dates to the very end of the Edo period (1603-1868) - circa 1840 or 1850

Men of the tribes were heavily tattooed across their bodies including on their faces

Features: Cylindrical water vessel with diamond-patterned brass overlay

Painted 'Pegam' Altar Cabinet From Tibet - 18thC Style - Tea Caddy 29 x 16 x 34An incredibly good example of a pegam prayer table from Tibet with original painting, dating from the 18th century. Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and storing important religious scrolls, silk ceremonial clothes, family jewellery and yak butter used in lamps. They are rare to find today, especially in such large proportions as pegams were usually used whilst seated. Painted in the traditional way with stone and mineral paints.