A museum-quality artifact from the Himalayas, this long cabinet is a testament to Tibetan devotional art. The cabinet front is divided into panels, each hand-painted with mineral pigments in muted earth tones, greens, and ochres. The artwork appears to depict a narrative featuring auspicious animals"”including a white elephant (symbolizing mental strength and steadfastness) and a tiger (symbolizing awareness)"”alongside seated lamas or deities. Unlike mass-produced furniture, the painting here is loose, spirited, and deeply symbolic, likely executed by a monk or village artisan. The piece serves not just as furniture, but as a storyboard of cultural folklore, preserved on solid wood that shows the authentic wear of centuries.
In a living room, this living room will shine as a conversation-starting sideboard beneath a large mirror or piece of modern art; the rich, complex storytelling on the doors contrasts beautifully with minimalist surroundings. It creates an instant "collected" look.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Ancient/Antique with distressed paint, fading, and historic wear consistent with age. Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.

Dimensions:
Height: 39 in.
Width: 53 in.
Depth: 14 in.

Category: Credenzas & Sideboards
Materials: Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Ancient/Antique with distressed paint, fading, and historic wear consistent with age. Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.