Folding Painted 'Choksar' Prayer Table from Tibet 19thC Necklaces & Amulets The lamp stands on a

The lamp stands on a circular foot

This striking blue and white porcelain temple jar is decorated with a majestic Qilin

this base showcases the rich cultural heritage and skilled craftsmanship of India

33 x 13 x 28(w x d x h cms)

10 x 4 x 6 (wxdxh cms)

Folding Painted 'Choksar' Prayer Table from Tibet 19thC Necklaces & Amulets The lamp stands on aAn excellent example of an antique folding Tibetan painted choksar dating from the 19th century. This particular Choksar is decorated with a traditional Tibetan dragon clutching the Jewels Of Tibet. Choksars (as with antique Tibetan furniture in general) are becoming increasingly rare. Choksars were used as prayer tables by monks for reading scrolls and books. As a folding prayer table, this would have been used by a travelling monk going from village