Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets supported on a cast stambha

supported on a cast stambha pedestal decorated with bands of geometric ornament

legendary elephant trunked sea creatures

This was the main Kanto style for clothing chests and could therefore be referred to as an isho-dansu (clothing chest)

With two drawers below with ample storage

The jars were filled with precious cargo

Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets supported on a cast stambhaThis antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. Unusually the scenes on the front panels are framed by pomegranates. The scenes depict workers and youths playing outside, framed beautifully by a deep red background. The frame is a faded black. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. The front doors have been modified