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19th Century Tibetan Polychrome Painted Cabinet
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19th Century Tibetan Polychrome Painted Cabinet

19th century
Sold 20 November 2024 · School House Antiques
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A Tibetan polychrome hand-painted cabinet dating from the mid to late 19th century. It features eight beautifully painted panels with an extremely rare foo dogs and dragon design surrounded by leafy foliage. The cabinet has four pivoting central doors with a shelf, offering excellent storage.

Constructed from pinewood without the need for nails or screws, it is decorated in traditional vibrant Tibetan colours. These cabinets were often used as family altars and would have also been seen in temples, where they were used to store religious scrolls, silk ceremonial clothes, and family valuables. Original antique Tibetan cabinets are now very difficult to source, as there are many reproductions on the market.

Dimensions: Height 102.5 cm x Length 115 cm x Depth 49.5 cm.

UK Delivery: 80 GBP

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this 19th Century Tibetan Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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A Tibetan polychrome hand-painted cabinet dating from the mid to late 19th century.
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It features eight beautifully painted panels with an extremely rare foo dogs and dragon design surrounded by leafy foliage.
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The cabinet has four pivoting central doors with a shelf, offering excellent storage.

fig 1. A front view of a 19th-century Tibetan polychrome painted cabinet featuring panels decorated with mythical beasts and floral motifs against a dark background.
fig 1. 19th Century Tibetan Polychrome Painted Cabinet

Constructed from pinewood without the need for nails or screws, it is decorated in traditional vibrant Tibetan colours. These cabinets were often used as family altars and would have also been seen in temples, where they were used to store religious scrolls, silk ceremonial clothes, and family valuables. Original antique Tibetan cabinets are now very difficult to source, as there are many reproductions on the market.

Dimensions: Height 102.5 cm x Length 115 cm x Depth 49.5 cm.

UK Delivery: 80 GBP

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this 19th Century Tibetan Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095549
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A front view of a 19th-century Tibetan polychrome painted cabinet featuring panels decorated with mythical beasts and floral motifs against a dark background.
19th Century Tibetan Polychrome Painted Cabinet
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A front view of a 19th-century Tibetan polychrome painted cabinet featuring panels decorated with mythical beasts and floral motifs against a dark background.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTibetan Traditional
  • MaterialPine, Gesso, Pigment
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsMythical snow lions, Scrollwork borders, Relief gesso framing

Nineteenth-century Tibetan furniture is characterised by vibrant mineral pigments, gesso relief work, and rich symbolism deeply rooted in Buddhist iconography and Himalayan culture.

These pieces are typically constructed from local softwoods such as pine or cedar, assembled with traditional joinery, and finished with layers of animal glue gesso, hand-mixed pigments, and protective varnish.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural ageing such as craquelure in the lacquer, hand-forged iron hardware, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and wear patterns consistent with historical use.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral backdrop, allowing its intricate artwork to stand out without competing with other bold patterns in the room.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and dust gently with a soft, dry cloth without applying modern chemical polishes.
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