Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Material - Bronze granting good luck to those

granting good luck to those who are worthy enough

has been enjoyed across South Asia for centuries as both a social custom and a symbol of hospitality

This particular piece is made from poplar wood and comes with four outward opening doors for access to the lower main compartment

74 x 7 x 159 (wxdxh cms)

The elaborate interior is a Japanese temple with a central drawer forming steps leading to a circular window with a view of a table with Buddhist emblems on two small drawers

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Material - Bronze granting good luck to thoseThis beautiful 19th century painted sideboard originates from Qinghai Province, China, where it was traditionally used by local families for storing clothing, grain and other household possessions. Finished in its original richly aged red lacquer, the cabinet retains a remarkable painted faade depicting scenes of scholarly life and traditional symbolism. The three hand painted panels portray a scholar at his desk, a still life of scholarly objects and