18th/19th Century Tibetan Monk Pegam Bench or Table

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While there are many Tibetan antiques available, very few saw actual use in a monastery. This 18th/19th-century Tibetan Pegam is … Read more While there are many Tibetan antiques available, very few saw actual use in a monastery. This 18th/19th-century Tibetan Pegam is a traditional bench or desk used by Buddhist monks for study and meditation. Designed for a practitioner sitting or kneeling on the floor, the integrated side-loading drawer was used to store sacred scrolls and ritual implements. Hand-carved from solid Himalayan timber and finished in a rich mineral oxblood pigment, it features traditional hand-painted motifs. For the modern home, this authentic piece functions as a unique low accent table, bed-end bench, or a spiritual focal point for any room. See less