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2. Wooden Tibetan Chest Tibet 18th c. Polychromed wood with iron strapwork and hinges Height: 19.5", Width: 41.5", Depth: 14" |
Storage chest with wonderfully intact painted decoration. The central cartouche represents a ritual offering. The geometric ground is derived from early Chinese textiles and is framed in the corners by yellow scrolls intended to evoke gilded repousse work. The dark border is picked out in light gold linework. |