Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Material - Zinc This mirror can be hung

This mirror can be hung either portrait or landscape

or hallway

Used originally to store textiles

Dimensions: W23 x D23 x H17 cm

Dates to the early 20th century - likely 1920's

Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century Material - Zinc This mirror can be hungThis 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