Lhoka Trunk From Southern Tibet - 18th Century Sang De Boeuf Porcelain A beautifully patinated Teak Rolling

A beautifully patinated Teak Rolling Pin

This toy may have also been used as a mortar to grind spices for cooking

original brass lock plate and hinges

but it is not surprising for glass that has survived around100yrs

as a writing desk

Lhoka Trunk From Southern Tibet - 18th Century Sang De Boeuf Porcelain A beautifully patinated Teak RollingThis beautiful early Tibetan chest would have been used for storing religious scrolls and precious possessions in a wealthy home or a Tibetan monastery. It dates to the early 18th century as is clear from its wear although it could well be older. This style of trunk is defined by its soft tapering sides and carved false lid and is from Southern Tibet. It is known as a Lhoka box, referring to the Tibetan district of Lhoka, South of the Yarlung Tsangpo