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The altars iconic theme is that of controlling thoughts and desires, overcoming the poisons and lust to gain enlightenment. There is an iconography available as a meditation aid for this altar, see below. This beautiful altar table was made for use in a Labrang (lama's residence) in central Tibet. When altars are painted on all 4 sides they are made to be placed in the center of a room with sufficient space to walk around. They were always circumambulated in a clockwise direction. This item is painted on front, top,  back, & both the right & left ends. This altar was never used and has been stored for decades, this has taken a small toll on the art work as the large variances in temperatures have had an adverse effect and made effective cleaning very difficult. The top is exquisitely painted, 6 flaming Cintamani set upon a Lotus Throne with a view towards ether and enlightenment looming in the background.   The only metal hardware on this piece are the brass Silk Road transit tax coins and round pull on the drawer-fronts at each end.

There is a documentation package available for this altar stand for an additional donation, please see below for details concerning the contents.

Dimensions    H=20" W=32" D=16"   (measurements +- 1/4 inch)
Age: circa 1950
Materials: Juniper and pine

SOLD shipped to Princeton, TX 08/09

Price $495.00, plus shipping & handling
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