Tibetan shrine with dharmarad and deer

This handmade shrine from Nepal is a traditionally designed object for setting up small Buddhist statues. It is also known as a Chösham (མཆོད་བཤམ་).

It is made of wood and is painted in a red base color, complemented by hand-applied gold and blue painting. The design is based on classic Nepalese temple architecture.

The front is designed as an open niche with a curved arch. A dharmarad (wheel of teaching) is depicted above the niche, flanked by two deer. This motif refers to the Buddha's first discourse in the deer park of Sarnath and symbolizes the proclamation of Buddhist teachings as well as mindfulness, peace and spiritual listening. The Dharma wheel stands for the path to knowledge and the continuous transmission of the teachings, while the deer symbolize gentleness, harmony and the receptive attitude of the listener.

The roof zone is profiled and has gilded edges. The ornamentation on the sides and front is decorative and painted. Below the niche is a small drawer with a metal handle, suitable for storing incense, prayer slips or small ritual objects.

The shrine is suitable for statues with a height of up to approx. 13 cm. The statue shown in the pictures is for illustration purposes only and is not part of the offer.

The surface shows slight signs of wear and irregularities, which correspond to the craftsmanship and reflect the authentic character of the piece.

Dimensions: height approx. 36.5 cm, width approx. 25.5 cm, depth approx. 15 cm.
Internal dimensions of the drawer: approx. 13 × 7.5 cm.