Lhoka Trunk From Southern Tibet - 18th Century Origin - India 5 x 6 x 44

5 x 6 x 44 (wxdxh cms)

The top shows the natural figuring of elm wood

These motifs were commonly used on domestic furniture to reflect refinement and cultural values within the home

A silver plated reproduction of a brass Tibetan hand bell with a Dorje (Thunderbolt) handle

Lhoka Trunk From Southern Tibet - 18th Century Origin - India 5 x 6 x 44This 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,