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Large Wooden Chest with Dragons, Lush Painted, Tibet, 19th C

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,100.00 EUR Estimated At:1,760.00 - 2,200.00 EUR
Large Wooden Chest with Dragons, Lush Painted, Tibet, 19th C
Solid wood with painted textile fabric, iron fittings
Tibet, 19th century or earlier
Dragon motif in a curly cartouche
Representation of the Cintamani wish-fulfilling jewel
Floral decor
Polychrome painting
Rectangular shape
Dimensions: 67 x 111 x 46.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Germany
Decorative painted chest with hinges and fittings

This large wooden chest is decorated with a textile cover at the front and was made in Tibet in the 19th century. The massive wooden body has a rectangular shape as well as hinges and fittings of iron. The entire surface of the chest is painted and shows a magnificent, colorful motif. In an oval, curly cartridge two facing dragons are rendered circling the flaming wish-fulfilling jewel Cintamani in their midst. Further dragons surround the motifs in the center and floral ornaments as well as curved ornaments adorn the outer edges of the chest. The interior is unedited and shows the natural grain of the wood.



The chest is in good condition with signs of age and extensive wear. The fabric on the lid is heavily rubbed in places with some losses. Part of the lock latch is broken. The dimensions are 67 x 111 x 46.5 cm (height x width x depth).



Cintamani

A Cintamani is a wish-fulfilling jewel within both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. In Buddhism, it is often held by the Bodhisattvas, Avalokiteshvaras and Ksitigarbhas.


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