Antique Tibetan Altar Cabinet l190 These old jars date from

These old jars date from the mid 20th century and would have been used originally to store oil

The original dark finish has largely worn to reveal a paler colour below

Its low height and sturdy form make it ideal as a coffee table

and full of cultural meaning

including the curved handles and metal corner braces

Antique Tibetan Altar Cabinet l190 These old jars date fromTibet, circa 1880 The finish and paintings on this once brightly decorated cabinet are all old, with a painted design that is typical of Tibetan furniture. The door panels are decorated with lotus flowers in blues, creams, reds and greens, the colours now softened from their original vivid palette to a more subtle look that would fit more easily into a contemporary space. The lotus flower is an important motif in Tibetan Buddhist as a symbol for