Tibetan Yak Leather Trunk from Tibet - 19thC Period - Taishō As the mold is broken

As the mold is broken

Painted Snow Lion Choksar From Tibet - 19thC

Old Glass bottles with new painting

balanced composition

fingers pointing to the ground

Tibetan Yak Leather Trunk from Tibet - 19thC Period - Taishō As the mold is brokenThis Tibetan chest is a classic Tibetan style of chest with pine construction clad in yak leather and brass corners. Originally the central panels on the front, top and sides would have been snow leopard skin used in the original construction of this chest 200 years ago. This is still visible on one of the side panels, however the majority has worn away with constant use. Whilst the brass bindings and lock are original, the hinge is a mid 20th century