Vintage Mint Painted Sideboard From Shanxi Stools aesthetics

aesthetics

a small carved decorative panel set into the body

guardianship and protection in Rajasthani folk tradition

this takhat now makes a striking and versatile coffee table

Origin: Kerala

Vintage Mint Painted Sideboard From Shanxi Stools aestheticsThis early 20th century sideboard is from the northern Shanxi province on the border of Mongolia. The cabinet shape is Mongolian in style, however, the multi panel floral painting on the doors is more Chinese, 1930's Shanxi style. The doors are decorated with delicate floral paintings on a light yellow backdrop. These cabinets were used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding as grain stores. They were also used as altar cabinets for