Lhoka Trunk From Southern Tibet - 18th Century Material - Iron 51 x 23 x 85

51 x 23 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

This pretty window and balcony is really lovely - it has the original Cinnabar red mineral paint finish and is made from Teakwood - from Gujarat - 19thC

Originally from Henan province in China

24 x 10 x 36 (wxdxh cms)

rain and storms while bringing good fortune and abundance

Lhoka Trunk From Southern Tibet - 18th Century Material - Iron 51 x 23 x 85This beautiful Tibetan chest is an unusual orange ochre colour rarely found in Tibetan furniture. It would have been used for storing religious scrolls and precious possessions in a wealthy home or a Tibetan monastery. It dates to the early 18th century as is clear from its wear although it could well be older. This style of trunk is defined by its soft tapering sides and carved false lid and is from Southern Tibet. It is known as a Lhoka box,