Small Antique Painted Tibetan Trunk with Gilt Dragon Motif.

This charming Tibetan wooden trunk is painted in raised lacquer technique with finely painted detail in gilt, orange red, dark green, and black with a Dragon in the center as a main theme, and further decorated with Shou Longevity motives here and there on the surrounding surface. There are cloud motives with curved grass painted at the four corners, while elongated key design surrounds the top and the bottom as decorative bands. This wooden trunk is in its original condition without being refinished. Such trunk might have been used for storing altar items such as candles, personal clothing, or daily objects such as tobacco, etc. Although slightly torn on the surface on one side, it is generally in good solid condition. The painting at front is intact. this trunk is Possibly from the 19th century or older. Sold as is.

Dimensions: 31" L x 12" D x 17" H

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