Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays supplying the Imperial Court during

supplying the Imperial Court during the Ming dynasty and continuing its remarkable ceramic traditions today

however it is made from reclaimed teakwood which is salvaged from old buildings in South India

190 tall(wxdxh cms)

This wonderfully unusual Altar cabinet is decorated with the Tree of Life on a dark background which is very unusual

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays supplying the Imperial Court duringFrom Eastern Tibet, this chest is particularly special. Depicting the guardian spirit Zeeba, this chest would have been used for storage of religious items either in homes or monasteries. Zeeba, often called Kirtimukha (meaning the face of majesty) (also named 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 Chinese), 'Creature Without a Name' or 'Face