Painted Zeeba Table from Central Tibet - 18th Century Candlesticks elegant proportions and restrained form

elegant proportions and restrained form reflect the refined aesthetic of northern Chinese furniture

the carpentry is excellent and although it is lightweight

with pair of cupboard doors carved with auspicious motifs

and dates to the late 19th century

Painted Zeeba Table from Central Tibet - 18th Century Candlesticks elegant proportions and restrained formThis rare painted side table from Central Tibet is called a thrichok. These tables were made for a lama (spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism) and would have supported ritual objects, scriptures, butter lamps, or devotional offerings. This particular table dates to the 18th century and features a striking depiction of Zeeba, often called Kirtimukha (meaning the face of majesty) (also named Ziba Zipak). He is a monstrous creature whose symbol is