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How do I set up a Tibetan altar?
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To set up a Tibetan altar, hang a painting depicting Shakyamuni Buddha on the wall above the altar or place a Shakyamuni Buddha statue on the center of the altar. You can add depictions of other Buddhas or Bodhisattvas if you wish. Place a replica of the Stupa of Enlightenment one level below these artworks. You'll find a selection of altar tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18th/19th Century Bronze Tibetan Altar Piece - 8629
Located in Ukiah, CA
Beautiful 18th/19th century bronze Tibetan Altar Piece. I've not seen one like this before. Very
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$1,875 Sale Price
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17-19thC Antique Tibetan Altar, 8193
Located in Ukiah, CA
17-19thC Antique Tibetan altar from the estate of the great comedian Gary Shandling. The main part
Category
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$11,375 Sale Price
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20th Century Vintage Tibetan Massive Painted Altar Table, Console
Located in Pomona, CA
maintained very good condition. It shows the traditional style of Tibetan art cultural. This altar table is
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Tibetan Pegam book chest bench seat. Made of elm with serpentine form and vibrant hand
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Paint
Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,720 Sale Price
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Tibetan Pegam Prayer Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
or book chest. Used in the personal chambers of Tibetan monks or as an altar surface in mediation
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cabinets
Materials
Pine