This is an example of how spiritual traditions are applied to everday craft. This is a contemporary octagonal table. These tables, more properly stands, are for use in a temple setting, possibly as support for a statue or prayer wheel. Below the octagonal top are eight panels painted with deer. Each of the eight leg panels is identical, featuring a drawing of a zeeba. The zeeba figure is possibly derived from a demon created by the Hindu god Shiva. The zeeba, deprived of sustenance, devoured itself instead, leaving only its head and hands. The zeeba is a protector figure. A small sun and moon figure rests on top of the head of the zeeba. Additional images below.
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Painted Octagonal Coffee Table
Item Number: 4DS-048
Price: $725.00
Material: Fir
Dimensions: 25" x 25" x 19"
Weight: N/A
Age: New years
Country: Tibet
Province: N/A
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