Old Carved Teak Mirror From Shekhawati - 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain This antique Tibetan altar cabinet

This antique Tibetan altar cabinet is gilt and polychromed with dragons among the clouds decorating each of its four doors

The cabinet doors are beautifully decorated with household objects with a central panel depicting a high ranking Chinese official traveling in a wheeled palanquin accompanied by guards on horseback

creating a piece that is both practical and enduring

timeworn finish allows it to sit comfortably within both classic and contemporary interiors

This beautiful chest features an enigmatic Cheshire Cat-like Tibetan dragon with a grinning face on a red painted and gilt interlocking Y textile pattern background

Old Carved Teak Mirror From Shekhawati - 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain This antique Tibetan altar cabinetThis carved teak mirror is crafted from an old window from the historic Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, this characterful mirror beautifully showcases the artistry of traditional North Indian woodcarving with delicate lacquer beading round the frame. Made from roheda wood, often referred to as desert teak for its durability and rich grain, the frame is adorned with finely hand carved foliate borders, scrolling vine motifs and geometric detailing that