Original Painted Tibetan Door - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak The internal cabinet depicts smaller

The internal cabinet depicts smaller songbirds in bright

probably Maharajah Sher Singh or Rajah Lal Singh

while the wood retains a darkened patina from decades of handling

Like this example

Whether displayed singly or as part of a group

Original Painted Tibetan Door - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak The internal cabinet depicts smallerThis vibrant antique Tibetan door is painted with the central motif of four auspicious animals circling the Wheel of Dharma, a symbol of Buddha & his teachings. The Wheel of Dharma was said to be fashioned from pure gold from the Jambud river, while the yin yang symbol in the center depicts a 'swirl of joy'. It symbolises Buddha's teachings of wisdom, ethics, and concentration. The wheel was often used in Tibetan painting by Buddha himself. The Three