Early Tibetan Choksar Prayer Table - 17th Century Wool Earlier Ayuttaya Buddhas show strong

Earlier Ayuttaya Buddhas show strong Khmer influences whereas Buddhas & temples from the second half of the Ayutthaya period were more influenced by Sukothai style like this one

the two metals used

This Indian cast brass dhokra figure is almost certainly Mitki and is from the Bastar tribes of Chhattisgarh

bedside stand or decorative accent piece

These motifs were commonly used on domestic furniture to reflect refinement and cultural values within the home

Early Tibetan Choksar Prayer Table - 17th Century Wool Earlier Ayuttaya Buddhas show strongAn excellent example of an antique Tibetan painted choksar dating from the 17th century and one of the oldest we have encountered. This particular Choksar is decorated with beautiful floral carvings with a central lotus flower. The early dating of this piece can be attributed to similar pieces found in 'Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture in Secular and Religious Life' by Kamansky where multiple examples were carbon dated with attributions between 15th