Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Screen figure 197

figure 197

years of devotional rubbing have left the goddess and elephants featureless

It has wonderful lacquer beading around the lid

This 19th century stick box is from Rajasthan

Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Screen figure 197This antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. The door panels exhibit various social scenes framed in a deep blue border, and the drawers have various delicate paintwork inspired by nature. The frame of the sideboard is a vibrant red which has worn away in places, leaving a pleasing 'distressed' look. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets