Lhoka Trunk From Southern Tibet - 18th Century Material - Iron Originally from Henan province in

Originally from Henan province in China

51 x 23 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

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Lhoka Trunk From Southern Tibet - 18th Century Material - Iron Originally from Henan province inThis 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,