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UK CABINET 5
: Code EC36P
Pair of Cabinets
Central Tibet
19th Century
42x94 h. 89 cm
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The decoration on this pair of cabinets recalls the Chinese floral brocade pattern known in Tibetan as gya-se, which was used for decorative patches on the silk mounting for the thankas (Tibetan scroll paintings) and for ceremonial dresses in Tibet. The effect of the brocade has ben achieved with the use of silver leaf, rag dul, a brass powder mixed with mica, kyung bur, the raised gesso work, mineral colours and a final yellow lacquer finish. The frames of each panel are decorated with flower scrolls executed in kyung-bur. Along the top there is a carved meander border.
