Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets These pots are most iconically

These pots are most iconically known for being balanced very elegantly on the heads of mostly women

The conical lid is crowned with a simple turned finial and displays a beautifully preserved pattern band that wraps around its circumference

The warmth of the timber and the depth of its surface patina reflect decades of use and careful maintenance while travelling between postings

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

With two drawers below with ample storage

Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets These pots are most iconicallyThis 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