Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Kang Tables softly illuminating entrances with the

softly illuminating entrances with the glow of oil lamps or candles

The carving is the true focus of the piece

There are some traces of the original paint on the top

134 x 5 x 78 (wxdxh cms)

This iron-bound chest is from Gujarat and dates to the 18th century

Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Kang Tables softly illuminating entrances with theThis 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