Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - Late 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain they were usually made from

they were usually made from elm

77:1-1983) and is published in Chinese Furniture

these pretty benches used to be seen outside shops and small restaurants in China and used by both staff and customers to enjoy the fresh air

This very useful low cabinet is made from cypress and dates from the late 19th century

red is the most commonly used colour

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - Late 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain they were usually made fromFrom Eastern Tibet, this antique Tibetan chest is particularly special. Depicting the guardian spirit Zeeba, this chest would have been used for the storage of religious items either in homes or monasteries. This particular chest is featured in the book "Tibetan Furniture: Identifying Appreciating Collecting" by C. Buckley page 148. Zeeba (or Zipak Kirtimukha) was a protector demon created by Shiva, Zeeba was starved of prey and subsequently ate his