Small Wooden Chest in Traditional Tibetan Design

This small Tibetan chest has been hand made and painted at our workshop in Nepal by skilled artisans specializing in woodwork. It is ideal for use as a decorative piece or jewellery box. This chest contains traditional Tibetan motifs featuring a golden dragon, a flaming jewel on each side and and a Double Vajra on the top. 

The dragon is considered to be an auspicious mythological creature whose thunderous voice helps spread the dharma, and awaken us. In fact, the word for thunder in Tibetan roughly translates to 'Dragon Voice'. Together with the snow lion, tiger and garuda, the dragon makes the four dignities which represent various aspects of the Bodhisattva nature, like strength, protection and cheerfulness.

A jewel is considered important in Buddhist philosophy as it has the ability to grant whatever one wishes. The three jewels for taking refuge are the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and offer a complete path to enlightenment. By following the three jewels, one can protect themselves from fear, ignorance and suffering. The flaming jewel is also carried by the windhorse featured on Tibetan prayer flags.

The Vajra is a sacred object associated with Tibetan Buddhism and accompanies the bell during various rituals. In Sanskrit, it translates to both 'diamond' and 'thunderbolt'. Like a diamond, the vajra is indestructible but destroys ignorance and hindrances. Like the thunderbolt, it is swift and cuts through one's faults.

This chest is perfect for adding some colour to home. It can also be used as a spiritual safe to hold your most precious dharma items and precious documents, memories and jewellery.

Size: 26 (length) x 13 (width) x 15 cms (high) measured at the base