Painted Zeeba Table from Central Tibet - 18th Century Candlesticks the carpentry is excellent and

the carpentry is excellent and although it is lightweight

timeworn surface and understated design

with pair of cupboard doors carved with auspicious motifs

122 x 10 x 220 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Zeeba Table from Central Tibet - 18th Century Candlesticks the carpentry is excellent andThis rare painted side table from Central Tibet is called a thrichok. These tables were made for a lama (spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism) and would have supported ritual objects, scriptures, butter lamps, or devotional offerings. This particular table dates to the 18th century and features a striking depiction of Zeeba, often called Kirtimukha (meaning the face of majesty) (also named Ziba Zipak). He is a monstrous creature whose symbol is