An altar table Tibet, circa 15th century
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An altar table
Tibet, circa 15th century
Ground mineral pigments and wood; the plain rectangular top above a foliate carved inset panel frieze and similar deep apron, centered by a precious jewel, raised on elaborate cabriole legs with scrolling floral terminals.
24 ¼ x 10 ½ x 15 in. (61.6 x 26.7 x 38.1 cm.)
Sold for US$ 8,750 inc. premium

Footnotes


  • Published:
    David Kamansky, editor, Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture in Secular and Religious Life, Chicago, 2004, no. 9, p. 185.


    Exhibited:
    Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture in Secular and Religious Life, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA, Nov. 13, 2004 – February 13, 2005.

Category: Asian Art / Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art

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