Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Bucket Mongolian Sideboard with Original Painting

Mongolian Sideboard with Original Painting 19thC The doors have been modified to make it more practical to use

Beautifully carved and very finely painted wooden figure of a performer who has such a quizzical look on his face - Circa

Chakki tables are repurposed teak rice grinding mills from villages in Rajasthan or Gujarat

with a border displaying medallions

Double: 220 x 260cm

Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Bucket Mongolian Sideboard with Original PaintingAn incredibly good example of a pegam prayer table from Tibet with original painting, dating from the 18th century. Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and they are rare to find today. Painted in the traditional way with stone and real gold paints. This table has a floral design and has two symbols that are recurring motifs in Tibetan culture. The Endless Knot: With no beginning and no end, the endless knot symbolizes the infinite wisdom