Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays the size and colour may

the size and colour may vary slightly from the images shown

doors 123 x 192 cms

" The rim is slightly flared with a straight neck that broadens at the ends and a bottom heavy body

supplying the Imperial Court during the Ming dynasty and continuing its remarkable ceramic traditions today

These porcelain temple jars are decorated with a Qilin

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays the size and colour mayFrom Eastern Tibet, this chest is particularly special. Depicting the guardian spirit Zeeba, this chest would have been used for storage of religious items either in homes or monasteries. Zeeba, often called Kirtimukha (meaning the face of majesty) (also named Ziba Zipak) is a monstrous creature whose symbol is frequently found across China, Tibet & India. Also known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in Chinese), 'Creature Without a Name' or 'Face