Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Material - Zinc with silver-coloured sealing marks on

with silver-coloured sealing marks on rim

or hallway

Used originally to store textiles

Materials: Terracotta

Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Material - Zinc with silver-coloured sealing marks onThis antique painted Tibetan choksar prayer table dates to the late 19th century (circa 1890). It features the central figure of Kirtimukha with the right and left panels featuring phoenixes. The raised gesso work is traditionally known as kyungbur. Kirtimukha (meaning face of majesty) (also named Zeeba 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