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The lively mottled red-orange surface was created through the application of coloured lac on a hand-turned lathe
The cabinet is richly decorated in gilt against a deep black lacquer ground
is beautifully carved into the wood
especially in busy cities such as Bombay where the famed dabbawalas delivered countless meals each day
There are two shelves within and two drawers
Painted Tibetan 'Pegam' Prayer Table - 18thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) The lively mottled red-orange surfaceAn incredibly good example of a pegam prayer table from Tibet with original painting, dating from the 18th century. Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and they are rare to find today. Painted in the traditional way with stone and real gold paints. This table has a floral design and has two symbols that are recurring motifs in Tibetan culture. The Endless Knot: With no beginning and no end, the endless knot symbolizes the infinite wisdom
