#17 Tibetan Hand Painted Monastery Chest 17-18th century Year:17-18th Century Design Code ST-1A

Design Code ST-1A

“Blooms” is part of the Stories Collection

The repeating pale blue and yellow chrysanthemums set against backdrop of a soft red

The symmetrical floral designs are embellished with the Chinese character for longevity in the middle and the simple corner designs are perfectly executed

Blue Brown LB-02C

#17 Tibetan Hand Painted Monastery Chest 17-18th century Year:17-18th Century Design Code ST-1AThis is one of a pair of 17 to 18th century hand painted chests. Once kept in a monastery, this beautiful trunk was used to store old and precious manuscripts, thankas not intended for public viewing, small Tibetan rugs and very likely, ritual images, costumes and masks used in religious celebrations throughout the year. A majestic dragon stares from a single medallion in the center. He is surrounded by a repeating design that emulates the pattern of