{"product_id":"painted-kyungbur-choksar","title":"Painted Choksar Prayer Table from Tibet - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique painted Tibetan choksar prayer table dates to the late 19th century (circa 1890). It features the central figure of \u003cem\u003eKirtimukha \u003c\/em\u003ewith the right and left panels featuring phoenixes. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe raised gesso work is traditionally known as kyungbur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKirtimukha \u003c\/em\u003e(meaning face of majesty) (also named Zeeba \/ Ziba \/ Zipak) is a monstrous creature whose symbol is frequently found across China, Tibet \u0026amp; India. Also known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in Chinese), 'Creature Without a Name' or 'Face of Glory'. The story of \u003cem\u003eSkhanda Purana states\u003c\/em\u003e that the \u003cem\u003eKirtimukha\u003c\/em\u003e was a demon born from the blaze of Shiva's third eye. When his prey, Rahu repented and was forgiven for his sins, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZeeba \u003c\/em\u003ewas ravenous and devoured its own body leaving just the head and hands remaining. Shiva henceforth requested he remains as a guardian to his doors for all eternity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoksars (as with antique Tibetan furniture in general) are becoming increasingly rare. Choksars were used as prayer tables by monks for reading scrolls and books. A yak butter lamp would be burnt regularly which is why so much Tibetan furniture is covered in a sticky residue. Our expert team has sensitively restored this piece, cleaning the residue whilst retaining its age and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551450063157,"sku":"M865","price":1117.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M865-Lifestyle.jpg?v=1789233542","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/painted-kyungbur-choksar","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}