Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays The drawer fronts are made

The drawer fronts are made from Zelkova wood - Red Elm & the carcass in Cryptomeria

the size and colour may vary slightly from the images shown

made from reclaimed materials

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

A scene from a play showing six actors

Painted Zeeba Chest From Tibet - 19th Century Trays The drawer fronts are madeFrom 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