Antique Tibetan Folding Prayer Table.

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Design Plus Gallery presents an Antique Tibetan Folding Prayer Table. This rare antique Tibetan folding prayer table is a fascinating … Read more Design Plus Gallery presents an Antique Tibetan Folding Prayer Table. This rare antique Tibetan folding prayer table is a fascinating find, once used by Buddhist priests for teaching, meditation, and prayer. Ingeniously designed for portability, the table’s front and sides are mounted on wooden dowels, allowing them to fold inward and nest compactly within the tray like tabletop when inverted, perfect for travel across monasteries or remote mountain paths. The table’s exterior is adorned with vibrant hand-painted scenes, featuring lush florals in soothing greens, shimmering golds, and rich yellows, reflecting traditional Tibetan artistry and spiritual symbolism. Its tabletop is coated in a deep red lacquer, a color revered in Tibetan culture for its auspiciousness and protective power. Over time, the painted and lacquered surfaces have developed a natural, distressed finish, bearing the marks and patina of age and use. In keeping with its ritual function, the back side of the table is left open, providing easy access for the priest while seated in prayer. This unique piece is not only a functional antique but also a beautiful testament to the transcendence and mobility of Tibetan Buddhist practice. In good condition, visible and minimal wear from usage. Purchased in Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal See less