Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays made from reclaimed materials

made from reclaimed materials

This beautifully patinated brass temple horse on wheels is from Jhansi city in Bundelkhand

" The rim is slightly flared with a straight neck that broadens at the ends and a bottom heavy body

The drawer fronts are made from Zelkova wood - Red Elm & the carcass in Cryptomeria

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays made from reclaimed materialsFrom 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