Painted Tibetan Torgam Cabinet - 19th Century Margin Scheme This item shows signs ear

This item shows signs ear commensurate with age

The facial expression is calm and contemplative

Bottom Left: Garuda (khyung) the mythical lord of birds

or simply as a striking rustic accent

The teak wood and ironwork has developed a wonderful rich patina with age and the carry handles have been smoothed with years of constant use

Painted Tibetan Torgam Cabinet - 19th Century Margin Scheme This item shows signs earThis 19th century Tibetan Torgam cabinet is from the Kham region of Eastern Tibet. Original polychrome Tibetan Torgam cabinets are rare to find. They were used for storing offerings to Mahakala (a wrathful & compassionate protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism). Torgams (also known as Torkham cabinets) were found in monasteries and the homes of wealthy Tibetan families, where they were used to store torma ritual offering cakes made from butter and