Gilt Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - 19th Century Origin - Nepal an area renowned for its

an area renowned for its refined Mughal-influenced wood carving

The cabinet stands on simple legs with a subtly shaped apron

this is a very functional piece of furniture

A Yali lion protector spirit overlooks Ganesh

This small Indian cast bronze figure of Khandoba on horseback dates to the 19th century

Gilt Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - 19th Century Origin - Nepal an area renowned for itsThis antique Tibetan altar cabinet is painted and decorated with traditional swirling patterns and Tibetan symbols. This cabinet is a classic example of a 19th century Tibetan altar cabinet and is from Central Tibet. Our team painstakingly restored this elegant piece in our Wiltshire workshops revealing the beautiful painting underneath. Constructed from pine wood decorated in the traditional Tibetan colours, these cabinets were often used in temples